The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) says its Media Monitoring Unit (MMU) recorded 717 general matters in 2025 arising from media observations, election campaign monitoring and social media activity, as it completed its monitoring activities for the year.
In a statement, the Commission said 356 of the matters related to media mentions of the ERC were circulated for information, while 303 matters, representing 42 per cent, were actively addressed through cautionary statements aimed at discouraging divisive and harmful discourse.
The ERC said an additional 58 matters, or eight per cent, were referred to its Investigative Unit or an Investigative Sub-Committee for further review.
According to the Commission, the most frequently recorded infractions involved racial slurs, racially prejudicial or insensitive remarks, racially hateful statements and religiously intolerant content, issues it said demonstrate the continued importance of vigilant monitoring and timely intervention.
The ERC said its Investigative Unit (IU) continued to manage both legacy and current caseloads, noting that matters carried over from 2022 to 2023 are largely resolved or at advanced stages of investigation.
For 2024, the Commission reported a 64 per cent resolution rate, with 28 of 44 cases closed or completed.
For 2025, the IU received 98 complaints, and the ERC said 53 remain active at various stages, including investigation, review, legal assessment and statutory determination.
During the reporting period, the Commission said 25 cases were closed and 12 completed, while other matters were transferred, referred, withdrawn or scheduled for conciliation. The ERC said these outcomes reflect steady progress in addressing complaints while maintaining fairness, due process and accountability.
The ERC said that through sustained outreach, nationwide engagement, vigilant media monitoring and structured investigative processes, it reaffirmed its commitment in December 2025 to fostering national unity, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence throughout Guyana.
The Commission said it remains focused on strengthening partnerships, enhancing public trust and advancing its mandate in the year ahead.
