As the political dust settles on Guyana’s controversial 2025 General and Regional Elections, speculation is mounting over who will fill key roles in both the new Cabinet and the National Assembly. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) which has maintained a majority in government is expected to have fresh names and surprise appointments, fueling national curiousity.
Among those generating serious interest are Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, outgoing head of Go-Invest; Shyam Nokta, a prominent environmentalist and son of former PPP Minister Harripersaud Nokta; and attorney-at-law Thandi McAllister, a known expert in maritime law and former head of the President’s Youth Advisory Council during the David Granger administration. Ramsaroop, who recently renounced his U.S. citizenship, has been the country’s key point man on foreign investments and is widely expected to be given a senior economic or planning portfolio.
While several returning ministers are likely to retain their positions, internal party sources suggest a reconfiguration of Cabinet is in the works. However, decisions about who may be shifted out of Cabinet and into other government roles remain unclear.
Other names generating buzz include Sarah Browne, who is being widely supported for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Browne, who played a critical role in mobilizing Indigenous votes—securing 9,030 ballots in Region One—is praised by supporters as “resilient, grounded, and connected to the struggles of Amerindian peoples.”
Also making waves is Steven Jacobs, a 37-year-old former national cricketer, businessman, and city councillor. Despite lacking parliamentary experience, Jacobs is seen as a youthful, energetic addition capable of appealing to the country’s growing youth demographic. His campaign speeches and longstanding support for sports development through his Jacobs Jewellery brand have helped elevate his public profile.
On the Opposition benches, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), which secured 12 seats, is preparing to announce its four regional MPs and eight “top-up” candidates from its national list. Likely regional representatives include:
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Region 10: Either Dominique Blair or Sharma Solomon
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Region 4: Nima Flue-Bess and Ronald Daniels
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Region 5: Vinceroy Jordan
The APNU’s top-up list is expected to include familiar faces such as:
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Aubrey Norton
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Juretha Fernandes
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Ganesh Mahipaul
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Christopher Jones
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Annette Ferguson
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Ravaldo Birball
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Coretta McDonald
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Dexter Todd
Meanwhile, the newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, which secured 16 seats, is expected to field a Parliamentary team that combines experience, ethnic diversity, and fresh political voices. The list is said to include:
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Azruddin Mohamed
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Tabitha Sarabo-Halley
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Natasha Singh-Lewis
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Dawn Hastings-Williams
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Vishnu Panday
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Dr. Ryan Richards
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Gobin Harbhajan
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Nandranie Singh
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Dr. Gordon Barker
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Beverley Cornelius
Sarabo-Halley, Singh-Lewis, and Hastings-Williams all previously served in the National Assembly under the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) coalition.
Mohamed is likely to be named Leader of the Opposition, marking a historic departure from the tradition of the role being held by one of the two major parties—the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) or the People’s National Congress (PNC)—as his party secured the second highest number of votes and will now serve as the main Opposition force in the National Assembly.
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), which earned a single seat, has confirmed that Amanza Walton-Desir, its presidential candidate, will take up that position in Parliament.
While the political establishment prepares for the formal reopening of Parliament, the country watches closely to see whether this new class of legislators and ministers will deliver on promises of reform, integrity, and inclusivity.
