Amanza Walton Desir
Amanza Walton Desir is a Member of Parliament representing the APNU+AFC coalition in Guyana. She has recently garnered attention for her outspoken criticism of the inclusion of the 'One Guyana' slogan on the new 10-year passport, arguing that it represents a troubling blend of political propaganda with national identity. Walton Desir claims this move by the governing PPP/C is an attempt to undermine the neutrality of state documents and is part of a larger trend of using state resources for political branding. Her stance highlights concerns about the separation of government and party interests in Guyana.
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Amanza Walton-Desir, the Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement, also condemned the charge against Basdeo.
Court dismisses cybercrime charge against US businessman
Guyana· 2026-02-28
Amanza Walton-Desir is a parliamentarian who queried the Local Government Minister about regional officers following the law.
Manickchand rejects view she could intervene with Region 10 REOGuyana· 2026-02-18
Amanza Walton-Desir questioned the Foreign Affairs Minister about the hiring of lobbying firms.
Opposition presses Foreign Minister on hiring of lobbying firmsGuyana· 2026-02-11
Amanza Walton-Desir has pushed back against the government’s refusal to release the report into the December 2023 Guyana Defence Force helicopter crash.
Walton-Desir rejects national security claim for lid on helicopter crash reportGuyana· 2026-02-08
Amanza Walton-Desir raised concerns about the release of the GDF helicopter crash report.
Gov’t now says GDF copter crash report will not be releasedGuyana· 2026-02-07
Amanza Walton-Desir criticized the PPP/C administration for routine and administrative diplomacy in her maiden speech.
Walton-Desir calls for Foreign Policy CouncilGuyana· 2026-02-05
Amanza Walton-Desir, the Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement, also condemned the charge against Stanley Basdeo.
US businessman on cybercrime charge moves to High Court for return of passportGuyana· 2026-01-31Amanza Walton-Desir emphasized that much of their focus would centre on electoral reform.
APNU MPs left before Opposition Leader declaredGuyana· 2026-01-27
Amanza Walton-Desir would be appointed to parliamentary committees despite her party not securing sufficient votes.
Azruddin Mohamed says fighting corruption is at top of agendaGuyana· 2026-01-27
Amanza Walton-Desir is the Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement who pledged to support Mohamed.
Mohamed says expects smooth voting process on MondayGuyana· 2026-01-24
FGM Leader Amanza Walton-Desir declared that her party would refuse to participate in the session.
Budget day announced but will Leader of the Opposition be elected?Guyana· 2026-01-20
Amanza Walton-Desir is the Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement who also condemned the charge.
Police still mum on cybercrime charge against US- based businessmanGuyana· 2026-01-17Amanza Walton-Desir, the Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement, also condemned the charge against Basdeo.
Opposition parties decry cybercrime charge against businessman as assault on free speechGuyana· 2026-01-11Opposition Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir publicly called on President Irfaan Ali to release the findings of the helicopter crash investigation.
GDF commissions two new Bell coptersGuyana· 2025-12-21
Walton-Desir pointed out that traditionally, the President delivers this address at the commencement of Parliament.
Opposition not invited to President’s five-year agenda addressGuyana· 2025-12-18
Amanza Walton-Desir is an Opposition Member of Parliament and leader of Forward Guyana who addressed the issue of preparedness in governance.
Gov’t must give citizens up-to-date information – Walton-DesirGuyana· 2025-12-17Amanza Walton-Desir demanded the release of the investigation findings regarding the helicopter crash.
Hush on chopper crash report denies grieving families closureGuyana· 2025-12-15
Amanza Walton-Desir is a Member of Parliament who criticized the government for not releasing the final report on the helicopter crash.
Two years on, chopper crash final report still not releasedGuyana· 2025-12-08Amanza Walton-Desir is described as a very intelligent opposition leader.
Plan for AI data centre warrants prudent public scrutiny and transparent dialogueGuyana· 2025-12-07
Amanza Walton-Desir has added her voice to the growing calls for the anointing of Opposition MP Azruddin Mohamed as Leader of the Opposition.
Forward Guyana Movement calls for election of Opposition LeaderGuyana· 2025-12-02Narine joins a growing list of persons who have resigned from the party this year, including Amanza Walton Desir.
Ubraj Narine quits PNCR - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-11-21
MP Amanza Walton-Desir showed support for the Smartt family after the tragedy.
One year since Carlton Smartt’s deathGuyana· 2025-11-20
Amanza Walton-Desir confirmed to SN that there has been no communication regarding scheduling the election.
Still no word on when Leader of the Opposition will be electedGuyana· 2025-11-05
Amanza Walton-Desir wore a fascinator headband that stood out at the parliamentary event.
‘I brought it for Jagdeo to see’ - Mohamed makes showy entrance at Parliament in scandal-hit LamborghiniGuyana· 2025-11-04
Amanza Walton-Desir of the Forward Guyana Movement was unreachable for comment.
Mohamed expected to be sworn in as Opposition Leader, APNU won’t field a candidateGuyana· 2025-11-03
Ms. Amanza Walton-Desir is identified as the person who should be taking up the legal challenge regarding the election process.
Strong legal foundation exists to challenge secret ballot at RDC votesGuyana· 2025-10-12
Madam Amanza Walton-Desir must be commended for her persistence and perseverance in pursuing with GECOM the matter of voting by Commonwealth nationals other than Guyanese.
Better that GECOM complies with Articles 59 and 159(2)(b) rather than deal with the repercussions of their deletionGuyana· 2025-10-07
Amanza Walton-Desir leads the newly formed FGM party which gained 1 seat in the 2025 elections.
PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran outGuyana· 2025-10-02
Amanza Walton-Desir is involved with the Forward Guyana Movement.
New Amsterdam and contiguous communities may soon enter the register as swing constituencies in 2030Guyana· 2025-09-26
Amanza Walton-Desir is the leader of the Forward Guyana Movement accused of dishonesty and betrayal in handling a coalition parliamentary seat.
Coalition partners squabbling over FGM seatGuyana· 2025-09-26