PNC/R Parliamentarian Winston Murray succumbs

The People’s National Congress Reform, Members of Parliament and possible Presidential Candidate, Winston Murray has died while still on life support, according to reports reaching our blog.

            The 69-year-old succumb at approximately 07:20 hrs last evening, two weeks after collapsing on the East Bank. After being rushed to the Balwant Singh Hospital and later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation; it was revealed that Murray suffered from severe haemorraghing in the brain.

             He was later pronounced brain dead by neurosurgeon Dr. Ivor Crandon who was flown in from Jamaica on a flight chartered by Government.

            Prior to the news of his demise, condolences have been flowing in from politicians leaders in Guyana, friends and supporters from across the country, who all described Murray as an outstanding individual and a decent politician.

            President Bharrat Jagdeo in a statement last evening called Murray a dedicated Guyanese who served his country with distinction and dignity.

            “Mr. Murray’s passing has robbed the country and especially the National Assembly of an articulate and intelligent debater whose presentation in the House were always of an exceptional high standard,” according to the release.

            Leader of the PNC/R also referred to Murray as a stalwart, since he (Murray), has given loyal and dedicated service both in and out of Government. Murray leaves to mourn his wife Marva Murray and children.  

            Details of his funeral arrangements will be announced later.