Chatting with Aubrey Norton

Join the conversation as Roger talks with Aubrey Norton to get his take on the political situation in Guyana. Politics has dominated Mr. Aubrey C. Nortons life. Joining the youth arm of the Peoples National Congress (PNC), the Young Socialist Movement (YSM), he distinguished himself at an early age and became a member of its Executive. As he matured, Mr. Norton was to become familiar with all of the Major Councils and arms of the Peoples National Congress and in time became one of its youngest General Secretary. He is currently a member of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Chairman of the Georgetown District. This is Mr. Nortons second stint as a Parliamentarian, having served previously from 1998 to 2001. Mr. Norton was educated at the University of Guyana where he obtained a Bachelor of Social Science Degree (Hons.) in Political Science and the University of Kent where he obtained an MA Degree in International Relations. Mr. Nortons educational and political background made him an ideal choice for the Foreign Service, which he joined in the 80s. He lectures at the University of Guyana and is a respected commentator on Political and Economic Affairs and International Relations.

Aubrey Norton