Desmond Hoyte
Desmond Hoyte was a prominent Guyanese politician who served as the President of Guyana from 1984 to 1992. He is remembered for his role in political reforms and the stabilization of society during a time of crisis, and has been referenced in contemporary discussions about the need for electoral law amendments.
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Desmond Hoyte was a believer in the necessity of a free press and served as President of Guyana.
The closing of Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-05-28
Desmond Hoyte committed to providing political space for the opposition and a free press after the fraudulent elections of 1985.
The end - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-05-27
Take the Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) under the Desmond Hoyte government.
Non-PPP intellectual authors of policies and programmes designed to move Guyana forward are repeatedly shut outGuyana· 2026-03-04
Desmond Hoyte was a former President of Guyana and was involved in negotiations with Rupert Roopnaraine.
A tribute to Rupert RoopnaraineGuyana· 2026-02-24
Desmond Hoyte was welcomed by Nanda Sahadeo at a program held for the visit of three Swami Jis.
Deeply saddened that SN will no longer be publishingGuyana· 2026-02-24
President Desmond Hoyte allowed the establishment of Stabroek News (SN) in 1986.
SN brought into focus all the political, educational, cultural, social and economic permutationsGuyana· 2026-02-22
Desmond Hoyte's reform policy is mentioned in the context of the newspaper's birth during a period of PNC domination.
While in private I questioned Stabroek News’s neutrality, its tremendous contribution to society was never lost sight ofGuyana· 2026-02-18
Desmond Hoyte embarked on a mission to roll back the former’s 'cooperative socialist' experiment after LFS Burnham’s passing.
This letter in SN was seen as the beginning of Indian Guyanese in the modern era finding their voice for a more inclusive `Guyanese culture’Guyana· 2026-02-15
Desmond Hoyte was the president from whom the PPP inherited an economy on an upward trajectory.
Levels of poverty revealed today must be laid squarely at the feet of the PPPGuyana· 2026-02-10
Desmond Hoyte was another patient of Robert Lee's father, Dr Chong Hak Lee.
Guyanese-born Robert Lee’s UK-based digital company REAS open to business hereGuyana· 2026-02-08
His historical reference to the Social Impact Amelioration Programme (SIMAP) of the 1990s under President Desmond Hoyte is apt.
Decisive leadership needed to operationalize compassionate, relentless assault on extreme poverty and high food pricesGuyana· 2025-12-09
Desmond Hoyte is mentioned as a former Leader of the Opposition who held the position for 23 years.
Meeting to elect Leader of the Opposition under Article 184(1) is not part of `proceedings’ of National AssemblyGuyana· 2025-12-04
Desmond Hoyte's political strategies are referenced in relation to current PNCR leadership challenges.
Will Dr. Terrence Campbell shake Dr. Irfaan Ali’s hand?Guyana· 2025-11-23
The late President Desmond Hoyte’s Government recognized IPED as an ‘Institution of National Worth’ for its crucial role in rebuilding the social and economic fabric of the nation.
IPED launches year-long activities to celebrate 40 years of empowering Guyanese entrepreneurshipGuyana· 2025-11-07
Stella Odie-Ali served as a minister of home affairs during the Desmond Hoyte administration.
Stella Odie-Ali launches book on her lifeGuyana· 2025-10-26
The author recalls moderating press conferences for Desmond Hoyte.
There was no deliberate attempt by the Office of the President to exclude any one of the media from President’s press conferenceGuyana· 2025-09-20
Desmond Hoyte is referenced in relation to the unpredictable nature of politics.
Cost of living remains uppermost in the minds of manyGuyana· 2025-09-15
Desmond Hoyte was the President of Guyana during the time the author served in his government.
Stabroek News has become the cheerleader for the oppositionGuyana· 2025-08-09
In the early 1990s, when President Desmond Hoyte confronted the harsh impacts of IMF-imposed economic reforms.
Many countries have resolved global food prices increase with targeted actions protecting their most vulnerable citizensGuyana· 2025-08-08Desmond Hoyte is mentioned in relation to changes in Guyana's electoral system due to US intervention.
Although we are a sovereign nation we cannot ignore the implications of sanctions nor the assertions of the US AmbassadorGuyana· 2025-07-26
Desmond Hoyte was President Burnham’s Finance Minister at the time.
I trust that Rickey Singh’s spirit inspires Wharton’s leadership of the Guyana’s Press AssociationGuyana· 2025-07-15
The Guyana Prize was initiated by PNC President Desmond Hoyte in 1987.
Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2025Guyana· 2025-07-09
President Desmond Hoyte is referenced in the context of historical electoral matters.
GTUC concerned 2025 elections’ will reopen ethnic tension and divisionGuyana· 2025-06-10
President Desmond Hoyte rescinded the prorogation of Parliament in response to demands for electoral reform.
Guyana not ready for free, fair and credible electionsGuyana· 2025-06-01
Desmond Hoyte succeeded Forbes Burnham and continued the PNC's policies.
2015 was the old PNC playbook dusted off and put back to useGuyana· 2025-05-18
Desmond Hoyte scrapped any attempt at shared governance after Burnham's death.
Is it not time for us to embrace a system of shared governance?Guyana· 2025-05-12
Desmond Hoyte created a 'Black Clothes' police unit that contributed to the degeneration of the Guyana Police Force.
Without real police reform, economic progress is illusoryGuyana· 2025-04-27
This statement has since been presented as a historical fact to six Presidents of Guyana: Desmond Hoyte.
The claim attributed to the Philadelphia masjid appears to be bereft of rigid research inquiry posing an ethical dilemmaGuyana· 2025-04-03
Desmond Hoyte is referenced as another former leader of Guyana who would be dismayed by the current political climate.
Pointless power ascribed to governmentGuyana· 2025-03-20
Desmond Hoyte was mentioned as a former President who faced political pressures leading to democratic changes.
Remaining an unmistakable democracy while vigilantly monitoring the threats to democracyGuyana· 2025-02-21
