Head of State, President Irfaan Ali today reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing transformation and projected growth under the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. President Ali was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of the party’s 32nd Congress, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The president reflected on the challenges preceding and during the 2020 elections, highlighting the significant tests to the country’s democratic credentials during that time. He pointed out that the previous government led the country on a downward spiral, denying thousands of Guyanese the opportunities to improve their lives. In demonstrating this point, the president noted a 150 per cent increase in the number of vehicles registered in 2023, when compared to 2019.
This increase represents the growth in disposable income for Guyanese, and the bustling state of the growing economy, the president said. He reminded that under the previous government, more tan 50,000 Guyanese were placed on the breadline, left without jobs and means to support themselves and their families.
These very sugar workers who were also denied their severance pay, received $1.3 billion from the current government. Since assuming office, President Ali said the PPP/C government has introduced 60,000 new jobs. Additionally, the sugar industry is being revitalised, with over 1100 workers employed at the recently reopened Rose Hall Sugar Estate. The president also pointed to several other elements that reflect the impeccable track record of the government, and its steadfast commitment to inclusive development.
This includes subsidised electricity in Linden, revolutionizing the road network, working towards self-sufficiency, expanding the housing programme, access to quality education and healthcare, and direct investments in fortifying the pillars of the country’s economy. According to the president, these initiatives are aligned with the One Guyana philosophy, which was created with a vision of uniting all Guyanese under a common umbrella of growth and prosperity.
With over 3,000 delegates and observers, this year’s congress is the largest to date. The congress is being held under the theme: “Strengthen the Party, Defend Guyana, Unite Our People for Progress and Prosperity”.
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