Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Comrade Shirley Edwards, a stalwart of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and a dedicated patriot of Guyana.
Shirley joined the PPP at the young age of 22 and remained a committed member for more than six decades. Throughout her life, she demonstrated unwavering loyalty to her party and country, navigating some of the most challenging times in Guyana’s history.
Jagdeo praised her courage, discipline, and steadfast belief in the PPP’s founding principles of unity, equality, and democracy. “Shirley was a towering figure in our movement, a symbol of resistance, loyalty, and hope for generations of Guyanese,” he stated.
He highlighted her tireless work in service to ordinary citizens, noting that she embodied the strength and resilience of women comrades in the struggle for a free and just society.
On behalf of the PPP, Jagdeo extended heartfelt condolences to Shirley’s 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,” he concluded.
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