Georgetown : The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is once again with its full complement of Commissioners after Sandra Jones of A Partnership for national Unity (APNU) was yesterday sworn in by Head of State Donald Ramotar at Office of the President. Jones was sworn in as a GECOM Commissioner in the presence of APNU’s Leader Brigadier (rt’d) David Granger, Dr Steve Surujbally and Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo among others.
Jones has replaced the late Robert Williams whose death made the position vacant.
After taking the Oath of Office, Jones told those gathered that she is committed to the best of her abilities in undertaking her role as a GECOM Commissioner and “I will do the best I can for the Republic of Guyana.”
Ramotar as he congratulated Jones also expressed his sentiments saying that he is very happy that the commission now has its full complement with the post being filled.
He expressed optimism that the Commission will continue to meet on a regular basis and continue with its work under its mandate.
Ramotar opined that the Elections Commission is one of the most important institutions in the country and underpinned its importance and relationship to the nation’s development.
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