Robert Corbin's Death

Robert Corbin died on Sunday 4 October 2026 at a city hospital in Guyana.

Funeral and Cremation

His funeral service was held at St Andrew's Kirk in Georgetown on Thursday 15 October, followed by cremation at Kaashi Dhaam.

Political Legacy

Robert Corbin led the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) from 2002 to 2012 and was deputy prime minister from 1985 to 1992.

President Ali's Remarks

President Irfaan Ali called Corbin's hopes for national reconciliation 'unfinished business' at the funeral.

“unfinished business”

Vice President Jagdeo's Call

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo urged PPP/C and PNC to work together to avoid 'extinction' through binary thinking.

“extinction”

PNCR Leadership

Aubrey Norton leads the People's National Congress Reform and spoke at the funeral.

Coalition Politics

Corbin pushed the PNC toward coalition politics, forming APNU with the Working People's Alliance (WPA).

APNU's Impact

APNU later joined the Alliance For Change (AFC) to form the APNU+AFC coalition that won office in 2015.

Current Opposition

We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), led by Azruddin Mohamed, is the main opposition in Guyana.

Extradition Case

Azruddin Mohamed faces a US extradition request over alleged money laundering in Georgetown courts.

Unresolved Next Steps

The PNCR holds a primary to choose its next presidential candidate, but no formal talks with PPP/C have been announced.

Political Challenges

The PNC and PPP/C face tensions over national reconciliation and shared governance after Corbin's death.