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May 09, 2012 News
…as Sandra Jones sworn in
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is once again with its full complement of Commissioners.
Sandra Jones, the representative of A Partnership for National Unity APNU) was on Monday 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 (ret’d) David Granger, Elections Commission boss, Dr Steve Surujbally and Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodoo, among others.
Jones filled the vacancy created among the opposition-nominated commissioners following the death of Robert Williams in late January.
After taking the Oath of Office, Jones told those gathered that she felt “honoured to be charged with the responsibility” and was committed to displaying the best of her abilities in undertaking her role as a GECOM Commissioner. “I will do the best I can for the Republic of Guyana,” Jones vowed.
President Ramotar as he congratulated the new commissioner also expressed his sentiments, saying that he is very happy that the commission now has its full complement with the vacancy 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.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
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