A Bridge to a Better Future
For too long, Guyanese have been asked to choose between the same tired options — and to vote by tradition, by race, or by loyalty rather than by conscience. Forward Guyana offers something different: a credible alternative, built on courage, clarity, and conviction.
We came together on 1 July 2025, when three parties — Forward Guyana, The People's Movement, and the Vigilant Political Action Committee — signed a coalition agreement to contest as one. We chose Royal Purple as our colour, for the integrity, dignity, and vision it represents. And we chose the Bridge as our symbol — for progress, unity, and the will to rise above division.
Our commitment to the people of Guyana is set out in our manifesto, Contract with the People of Guyana — a plan anchored in empowering people, protecting our environment, defending our sovereignty, strengthening governance, and growing an economy that works for everyone.
Leadership
Amanza Walton-Desir
Leader, Forward Guyana · Member of the National Assembly
Amanza Walton-Desir has served as a Member of the National Assembly since September 2020 and became leader of Forward Guyana in 2025. She previously served as Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana until June 2025.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Guyana, was admitted to the Guyana Bar in 2003, and later earned a Master of Laws from the International Maritime Law Institute. Before entering parliament, she spent over two decades in public service, including as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Guyana (2005–2010), Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Public Works (2010), and General Counsel of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (2013–2020).
Born in East Berbice-Corentyne, she is the daughter of Ovid Walton, a Guyana Defence Force officer, and Joy Walton, a schoolteacher, and is the mother of two children.
Randolph J. Critchlow
Creative & Cultural Leader, Forward Guyana
Randolph J. Critchlow is a creative and cultural leader whose career spans theatre, media, education, and public service. He currently directs Mosaic Media Management, working alongside government ministries on cultural and creative-industry programs, and previously served as a Regional Councilor for Region Four, chairing committees on culture, youth and sport, and public relations.
His experience ranges from community development and social crime prevention work with international donor-backed programs, to creative social media strategy for the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, to two decades in the classroom and on stage as an educator, debate coach, and award-winning theatre director and writer — including acclaimed television productions seen nationwide.
A graduate of the University of Guyana with further training in project management and conflict resolution, Randolph brings a rare mix of grassroots community experience and creative vision to Forward Guyana's leadership.
Malika Ramsey
Press Secretary & Communications Lead, Forward Guyana
Malika Ramsey brings two decades of experience in television, journalism, and public relations to Forward Guyana. A familiar face to Guyanese audiences, she has built her career as a television anchor and talk show host, covering the issues that matter most to communities across the country.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from the University of Guyana, and her career has spanned newsrooms, production studios, and communications and protocol roles — giving her a sharp, practical understanding of how to connect a movement with the people it serves.
As Press Secretary, Malika leads Forward Guyana's voice to the public, ensuring the movement's message reaches every corner of Guyana with clarity and conviction.
