THE People’s Progressive Party yesterday issued a press statement to the effect that the Party has been advancing its discussions on
the issue of choosing a Presidential Candidate for the 2011 General and Regional Elections.
According to the release, at the last meeting of the Executive Committee, five persons were identified as having expressed
interest and have been nominated. These are Moses Nagamootoo, Ralph Ramkarran, Clement Rohee, Gail Teixeira and Donald Ramotar.

These discussions are expected to be intensified to enable an early final selection of the PPP’s presidential candidate.
General and Regional elections are constitutionally due this year and President Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the elections will be
held before the end of this year.
Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Steve Surujbally has also indicated that GECOM is ready to hold the elections
this year.