PPP activist Shirley Edwards passes away

Longstanding PPP activist Shirley Edwards has passed away.

PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo issued the following statement:

“It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Comrade Shirley Edwards — a fearless patriot, stalwart of the People’s Progressive Party, and a true daughter of Guyana. Shirley joined the PPP at just 22 years old and remained a committed member for over six decades. She stood firm in defence of her party and country through some of the most difficult chapters in our history.

“Her courage, discipline, and unshakeable belief in the PPP’s founding principles of unity, equality, and democracy made her a towering figure in our movement. She was a symbol of resistance, loyalty, and hope for generations of Guyanese. Shirley worked tirelessly in service of ordinary citizens and stood as a living example of the strength and resilience of our women comrades in the struggle for a free and just society.

“On behalf of the People’s Progressive Party, I extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. Shirley’s legacy will continue to guide and inspire us as we build on the foundation she helped to lay. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”