Claudette Singh
Claudette Singh is a retired Justice and the current Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). She has been in the news for her controversial stance on the implementation of biometrics in upcoming elections, with critics accusing her of using legal technicalities to avoid necessary electoral reforms.
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Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission.
Opposition GECOM commissioners say no thanks to meeting at WIN headquarters
Guyana· 2026-02-02
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission who engaged with the Opposition Leader on various issues.
Opposition Leader meets with GECOM Chair on representationGuyana· 2026-01-30
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission who received the ERC report.
Some 111 infractions highlighted in ERC election observation reportGuyana· 2025-12-01Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh believes the Commission cannot meet properly until a new Leader of the Opposition is named.
Imminent reconvening of Parliament should help resolve the matter of how Article 161(3)(B) of the Constitution should be interpretedGuyana· 2025-10-25
Claudette Singh is the Chair of GECOM who has been criticized for her decision regarding the convening of meetings.
GECOM’s chair prematurely acted on her own interpretation of Article 161Guyana· 2025-10-24
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of GECOM, accused of ineptitude and bias in her conduct.
GECOM Chair’s interpretation of constitution untenableGuyana· 2025-10-22
Claudette Singh is accused of presiding over a 'comatose' commission and failing to adhere to electoral laws.
Opposition commissioners, Gecom chair in contretemps over post-poll proceduresGuyana· 2025-10-19GECOM’s Chair Justice Claudette Singh declaring that the PPP/C won the 2025 elections.
APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadershipGuyana· 2025-09-09
Claudette Singh is the current chair of GECOM who may retire from her post following the elections.
GECOM and the 2025 electionsGuyana· 2025-09-09
Claudette Singh announced the election results as GECOM Chair.
Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election resultsGuyana· 2025-09-07
Claudette Singh is the GECOM Chair who pointed out to Norton that election matters are for an election petition.
Norton: APNU will re-emerge strongerGuyana· 2025-09-06
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) who addressed the petition process regarding the elections.
Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of electionsGuyana· 2025-09-06Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission and emphasized the commission's responsibility for election results.
Only GECOM can tabulate, announce poll results – SinghGuyana· 2025-09-01Claudette Singh is the Chair of GECOM who was transported in a bulletproof vehicle loaned by miner Azeem Baksh.
Are members of the GGDMA providing money, security and bodyguards ‘free of charge’ to the PPP?Guyana· 2025-08-20
Claudette Singh is the GECOM Chair who supported the position that voters' phones should not be taken away before entering the polling booth.
Guyana Elections Commission votes against requiring cell phones to be lodged prior to voting | News
Jamaica· 2025-08-07
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission who thanked the diplomatic missions for their assistance in preparing for the elections.
Heads of diplomatic missions engage GECOM on elections preparationsGuyana· 2025-07-25GECOM Chair Justice of Appeal (Ret’d) Claudette Singh was addressed in a letter requesting an emergency meeting.
GECOM says ready for Nomination Day, some parties disagreeGuyana· 2025-07-13
Claudette Singh, the GECOM Chair, cast the deciding vote against the proposed jaguar symbol.
The jaguar symbol decision - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-01
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson Justice of Appeal (retired) who stated the constitutional duties regarding national symbols.
GECOM nixes WIN’s jaguar symbolGuyana· 2025-06-28Claudette Singh is the chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission who administered the Oath of Office to the returning officers.
Returning officers take oath - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-06-24Madam Justice Claudette Singh S.C is mentioned as the Chair of GECOM and a distinguished retired Justice of Appeal.
Prisoners should be treated in a manner similar to offshore workers so that both benefit from the full extent of Article 159Guyana· 2025-06-19
Claudette Singh has committed to raising the issue of incarcerated persons’ voting rights with the Attorney General.
GECOM Chair to raise question of prisoners voting with AGGuyana· 2025-06-11
Claudette Singh is the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission.
Agreement for EU election observation mission signedGuyana· 2025-06-11
Claudette Singh, the Chairperson of GECOM, is described as compliant and overstepping her authority.
GTUC concerned 2025 elections’ will reopen ethnic tension and divisionGuyana· 2025-06-10
GECOM Chair ret’d Justice Claudette Singh is acutely aware of the truth about the electoral situation.
Guyana not ready for free, fair and credible electionsGuyana· 2025-06-01Claudette Singh is the GECOM Chair who has been criticized for her communication with the President regarding the election date.
APNU-WPA coalition confident it can win free, fair electionGuyana· 2025-05-31Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh is the Chairwoman of GECOM who faced criticism regarding the election date announcement.
The September 1st elections dateGuyana· 2025-05-30Claudette Singh is the Chair of GECOM who consulted with the Chief Election Officer regarding the elections date.
GECOM Chair says she took advice from CEO on elections dateGuyana· 2025-05-29Kian Jabour was concerned about the integrity of the electoral process while at the Command Centre where GECOM chair Ret’d Justice Claudette Singh was present.
Under cross-examination, Jabour says saw no evidence of elections conspiracyGuyana· 2025-05-24
Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh is credited for her role as Chairman of GECOM.
Where would Guyana have been today had the rigging succeeded?Guyana· 2025-04-26
