PNC/R Chairman Shurwayne Holder resigns amid growing internal rift

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) has been thrown into further disarray following the resignation of its Chairman, Shurwayne Holder, just one day after Executive Member Mervyn Williams also announced his departure. The twin resignations have intensified speculation about mounting dissatisfaction within the party, particularly over Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s leadership style and recent parliamentary appointments.

At the centre of the discontent is the elevation of businessman Terrence Campbell, a former critic of Norton and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition. Campbell, who had once reportedly described the APNU-AFC coalition as “untenable,” was involved in failed negotiations between the two parties, despite the AFC offering to accept just 35 per cent representation. His sudden appointment to Parliament has fuelled concerns that veteran members are being sidelined in favour of newcomers.

Campbell will lead a refreshed opposition team in the National Assembly, joined by returning MPs Coretta McDonald, Ganesh Mahipaul, and Nima Natacha Flue-Bess. The line-up also features new appointees including political commentator Dr. David Hinds, educator Riaz Zakeer Rupnarain, former MP Sherod Avery Duncan, Linden Mayor Sharma Raheem Solomon, attorney Dr. Dexter Todd, gospel artist and entrepreneur Saiku Andrews, and PNC/R Vice-Chairman Vinceroy H. Jordan.