President Irfaan Ali has paid to tribute to trade unionist and political activist Philomena Sahoye-Shury who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91.
In a statement, Ali said “I have enjoyed a long relationship with Cde Phil, as she was affectionately called. I considered her as family, friend, colleague, and comrade. She, along with my late grandmother, was in the vanguard of Guyana’s struggle for Independence. She was also involved in the struggle for the restoration of democracy and helped build a free and democratic Guyana.
“Our country owes an eternal debt of gratitude to this outstanding daughter of our soil who was a fearless and formidable fighter in the struggle for freedom.
“We were close associates within the People’s Progressive Party. I respect her and learnt from her. Cde Phil was always willing to share her vast experience and wisdom with younger members of the party. She never shirked from leading by example when it came to political legwork”.
He added that her work with the Depressed Communities Committee and the Ministry of Housing has helped to transform communities across Guyana.
