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David Lammy Faces Backlash Over Troubled Pomeroon Trading Venture

4/10/2026

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David Lammy faces criticism for abandoning the collapsed Pomeroon Trading venture in Guyana, which he previously promoted as vital for the country's agriculture.
Allegations against the company include unpaid bills and damage to a coconut farm, with a 91-year-old landowner claiming Lammy ignored her requests for assistance.
The situation has escalated to court, potentially embarrassing the Labour Party ahead of local elections.
Lammy, who served as an unpaid adviser and declared a shareholding in Pomeroon Trading, had expressed optimism about its public offering in 2019.

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David Lammy faces criticism for abandoning the collapsed Pomeroon Trading venture in Guyana, which he previously promoted as vital for the country's agriculture.
Allegations against the company include unpaid bills and damage to a coconut farm, with a 91-year-old landowner claiming Lammy ignored her requests for assistance.
The situation has escalated to court, potentially embarrassing the Labour Party ahead of local elections.
Lammy, who served as an unpaid adviser and declared a shareholding in Pomeroon Trading, had expressed optimism about its public offering in 2019.