Guyana will hold General and Regional Elections on 1 September in a contest seen as critical to shaping how the world’s fastest-growing economy manages its oil wealth.
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), led by President Irfaan Ali, is seeking a second term after five years of heavy investment in housing, health, education and infrastructure. The government has overseen major highway construction, new hospitals and tens of thousands of house lot distributions, alongside wage increases and cash transfers.
Opposition coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), led by Aubrey Norton, is pledging an alternative path but faces questions over its leadership and unity.
The vote is being closely monitored after the disputed 2020 elections sparked months of political deadlock and international scrutiny. Observer missions from the Carter Center, the Organisation of American States and Caricom are expected.
Early voting by security forces on Friday was reported as smooth, with analysts saying the poll is effectively a referendum on the PPP/C’s handling of oil revenues. Guyana’s booming oil sector is projected to deliver billions annually, raising pressure on leaders to ensure growth reduces inequality and strengthens national unity.
The elections are being closely watched across the Caribbean as Guyana seeks to balance rapid growth with stability and democratic credibility.
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