PPP’s Philomena Sahoye-Shury dies

Veteran People’s Progressive Party (PPP) member, Philomena Sahoye-Shury died on Sunday, her party confirmed.

General Secretary of the PPP, Bharrat Jagdeo said, “on behalf of myself and the People’s Progressive Party, I wish to extended deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of Cde Philomena Sahoye-Shury following her passing.”

Her party issued a similar statement following the death of Ms Sahoye-Shury who was well-known by the sobriquet, “Fireball” for her manner of politicking among the grassroots;

She served in many capacities, including as a Member of Parliament , Georgetown City Councillor and PPP Central Committee member.