Guyanese will forever remember Owen Arthur’s defense of their right to choose their leaders democratically – PPP

Below is a statement issued by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on the death of the former Barbadian Prime Minister Owen Arthur.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Owen Seymour Arthur, Former Prime Minister of Barbados.

Our region has lost an eminent elder Statesman and a champion for equal rights and democracy. Arthur recently headed the Commonwealth Observer Mission to Guyana’s General and Regional Elections. Guyanese will forever remember Arthur’s defense of their right to choose their leaders democratically.

The PPP joins the people of Guyana, Barbados, and the wider world in extending our sincerest condolences to Owen Arthur’s wife Julie, daughters Sabrina and Leah, and extended family.