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Observers blocked from receiving statement of recount after first week p. 3
Media left out in the cold
T
he members of the media covering the elections recount were left to brave the elements yesterday as strong winds and rain beat into the makeshift media centre set up on the lawns at the entrance to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Even as the country battles COVID-19, these reporters and
Fire razes several buildings in Bartica p. 13
cameramen could not practice social distancing, as they were forced to huddle together to prevent themselves getting soaked. With the May/June rainy season setting in, these operatives will have to cope not just the rain itself but possible damage to their equipment, as well as water seeping into the electrical charging ports exposing them to the possibility of electrocution.
Coalition refuses to call GECOM to revise 25-day p. elections 'not credible'p.7 3
recount timeline today
- despite detailed claims of 'flaws' in the process Commissioner Aurora Alexander says...
AG’s Chambers had advised GECOM againstp. initial Caricom recount 16
slows operations pending EPA approval, p. warns of downsizing 2
- Sector union says retrenchment part of a disturbing trend
Pres. Granger gave order to block Carter Center
p. 8
- Foreign Ministry letter