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Death and memorial of Eusi Kwayana

Overview

Guyanese political veteran, historian, and Pan-Africanist Eusi Kwayana died on October 10, 2026, at the age of 101 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kwayana was a significant figure in Guyana’s political history, having co-founded the People’s Progressive Party with Dr. Cheddi Jagan and later co-founding the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) with Dr. Walter Rodney. His career included serving as Minister of Communication and Works in 1953 and as a Member of Parliament in Guyana’s National Assembly starting in 1985.

Following his death, memorial services and observances, including ‘Nine Night’ traditions, commenced in both Atlanta and Guyana. A dedicated legacy website was scheduled for launch on October 20 to honor his contributions to social justice and Afro-Guyanese cultural consciousness.

Entities

Working People’s Alliance · Eusi Kwayana · People’s Progressive Party · Guyana · People’s National Congress

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Eusi Kwayana memorial services begin in Atlanta and Guyana

    Memorial services and ‘Nine Night’ observances have commenced for Guyanese political icon and WPA co-founder Eusi Kwayana, who passed away at age 101.

  2. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Eusi Kwayana, Guyanese political veteran and WPA co-founder, dies at 101

    Veteran Guyanese political leader and WPA co-founder Eusi Kwayana has died at age 101, leaving a legacy of Pan-African activism and anti-colonial struggle.

Sources

antiguatribune.com · bahamasspectator.com · barbadosgazette.com · demerarawaves.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · guyanabusinessjournal.com · haitigazette.com · hgptv.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com · nationnews.com · newsamericasnow.com · trinidadtribune.com · villagevoicenews.com