David Hinds
David Hinds is a political figure and the presidential candidate for the Working People's Alliance (WPA) in the upcoming 2025 general elections in Guyana. He is known for his controversial statements and critiques of Guyana's ethnic politics, particularly regarding the dynamics between African and Indian Guyanese. Hinds has faced criticism for his inflammatory remarks about African Guyanese who support the People's Progressive Party (PPP), which he views as a betrayal of their ethnic community.
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David Hinds was seen working closely with Rupert Roopnaraine and others.
For his contributions to the restoration of democracy, Dr. Roopnaraine is deserving of the nation’s highest honours
Guyana· 2026-02-26
APNU MP David Hinds heckled the government during Mohamed’s speech.
Budget will not lift masses out of poverty - MohamedGuyana· 2026-02-07
Dr. David Hinds described the book as a compelling account of the politics and leadership of Forbes Burnham.
The Comrade Leader - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-01-25
David Hinds confirmed their support for the APNU delegation’s position regarding the Opposition Leader.
Mohamed expected to be sworn in as Opposition Leader, APNU won’t field a candidateGuyana· 2025-11-03
David Hinds is associated with the WPA and promotes an exclusivist populist line.
A new populist fluidity in Guyanese politicsGuyana· 2025-10-12
Prof. David Hinds is described as an education elite and a scholar who has been critical of some Afro-Guyanese for their political affiliations.
The legal and political crisis as applied to Mr. Mohamed and heralded by Prof. Hinds is nothing more than a figment of his imaginationGuyana· 2025-10-02
David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance, criticized the recently concluded elections as not credible.
David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credibleGuyana· 2025-09-19Dr David Hinds is a Co-leader of the WPA and a member on APNU’s list.
Some interesting inter-party dynamics will likely be at play in the new parliamentGuyana· 2025-09-14
David Hinds is an academic associated with the WPA and is on the APNU parliamentary list.
Opposition parties and Parliament - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-14
David Hinds is one of the others who will enter parliament.
Terrence Campbell to lead APNU parliament teamGuyana· 2025-09-12
David Hinds advised Aubrey Norton that it was not worth vying for Indian-Guyanese votes.
WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracyGuyana· 2025-09-07Jagdeo accused Ogunseye/David Hinds of racism.
Jagdeo does not have the credentials to speak on what Walter Rodney would or would not doGuyana· 2025-08-06
David Hinds has been advising Norton that it was futile to court Indian votes.
The African Guyanese vote - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-08-03
The “loudmouth” David Hinds with his vitriolic racism has scared many PPP members who may be disaffected with their leadership.
I see a landslide for the PPPGuyana· 2025-08-02
Dr. David Hinds and other WPA comrades spent jail time for their political convictions.
September 1 elections and the Afro-Guyanese youth voteGuyana· 2025-07-26
David Hinds’ vow to fulfil Burnham’s 'legacy' is mentioned in the context of the PNC's leadership.
Ramcharan ignored our own experience with PNC totalitarianismGuyana· 2025-07-20
David Hinds wants to give out ten times the cash grant distributed to the Guyanese people.
Electoral tourism - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-09
David Hinds is mentioned as a figure being demonized in the political landscape.
Norton’s resurgent APNU and Mohamed’s challenge for the PresidencyGuyana· 2025-07-08David Hinds is mentioned as part of the WPA.
Cobbling together a coalition may entail magnanimity from the larger partyGuyana· 2025-06-20
The incendiary rhetoric of President Hoyte, Tacuma Ogunseye, David Hinds et al, are clear indications that primordial sentiments can be summoned.
Repeated cries of victimhood merely exculpate leaders from their sacred responsibilityGuyana· 2025-05-18
Eusi Kwayana has worked with his alter ego, Dr. David Hinds.
Eusi Kwayana has earned inclusion in the hallowed pantheon of the Guyanese heroicGuyana· 2025-04-16
David Hinds is recognized as one of the many significant Guyanese.
I will dedicate my energies to seeing the big tent save GuyanaGuyana· 2025-04-13
Eusi Kwayana's literary span stretches from The Prodigal Daughter to the book The Legend: Post-Emancipation Villages in Guyana, Making World History (2016), co-authored with David Hinds.
EUSI KWAYANA AT 100: A TRIBUTEGuyana· 2025-04-07
David Hinds was very active with the WPA Support Group at Howard University.
Student protest groups from the 1960s through 1980s were never targeted by US authoritiesGuyana· 2025-03-18
Dr. David Hinds is the presidential candidate for the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) and brings experience and knowledge to the table.
Opposition parties need to put aside their rivalries and unite to stand a chance at the electionsGuyana· 2025-03-13
Dr. David Hinds is referenced in relation to a statement he allegedly made.
We cannot but build this nation on the foundations of our truthGuyana· 2025-02-20
Dr. David Hinds, a prominent Guyanese scholar, activist, and advocate for African Guyanese empowerment, has often employed provocative language to challenge systems of oppression.
Dr Hinds’ language is a linguistic weapon meant to shock the conscience, force introspectionGuyana· 2025-02-19
Dr. David Hinds is a recognized academic and political figure whose recent rhetoric has been widely regarded as callous and divisive.
I condemn Dr Hinds’ words unequivocallyGuyana· 2025-02-19David Hinds is the leader of the Working People’s Alliance who made controversial remarks during his online show.
ERC investigating remarks by David HindsGuyana· 2025-02-17David Hinds is the WPA presidential candidate for the 2025 general elections who has been criticized for his remarks about African Guyanese supporting the PPP.
Hinds’ insult represents refusal to practice realistic multiethnic politics in new demographic dispensationGuyana· 2025-02-17