Alfonso De Armas
Alfonso De Armas is a political figure associated with the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in Guyana. He has recently been in the news for his critical stance on Councillor Lelon Saul's proposals regarding the waiving of interest on rates by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown. De Armas argues that such actions lack legal authority and undermine transparency and accountability, positioning himself as an advocate for lawful governance and ethical leadership.
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Alfonso De Armas is among the leaders who campaigned for the PPP/C.
Between 2020 and 2025, PPP/C votes increased in Region 4 but decreased in hinterland regions with WIN making advances
Guyana· 2026-02-28
Director General of Public Utilities and Aviation Alfonso De Armas was present at the Santa Parade.
Treatise on a Merry ChristmasGuyana· 2025-12-25
Mr. Alfonso De Armas provided a solid critique of these findings.
Gov’t’s measures have contributed to lifting a considerable number of citizens out of povertyGuyana· 2025-12-24
Alfonso De Armas is a councillor from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic who attended the consultation.
Kitty, Kingston residents consulted on Georgetown Drainage Revitalization PlanGuyana· 2025-11-11
Alfonso De Armas is the Editor-in-Chief who defends the IMF's positive assessment of Guyana's economy against criticism from Stabroek News.
Contrary to Stabroek News’ red flagging, the IMF figures do not lie about an economy reflecting responsible growthGuyana· 2025-05-10
Alfonso De Armas writes a letter to the editor discussing the government's policy on covering exam fees for students in Guyana.
Covering exam fees for students across Guyana is levelling the playing fieldGuyana· 2025-04-15Alfonso De Armas expresses his views on Lelon Saul's letter regarding GECOM.
I note that Saul’s energy on the GECOM’s legal advisor matter was missing in 2020Guyana· 2025-04-10
Alfonso De Armas criticizes Councillor Saul's proposal as a false equivalency and a political theatre.
What Councillor Saul is proposing is akin to a bank teller deciding to forgive loansGuyana· 2025-03-30