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As Guyana gears up for its pivotal 2025 Regional and General Elections, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the Party will launch nationwide public consultations on its 2025 election manifesto by the end of June.
Speaking on the Party’s preparation, Jagdeo emphasised that while many core policies were already being finalised, the PPP/Civic was committed to grass-roots engagement. “We’re not rushing to release the manifesto,” he stated.
“So, we plan to have a public consultation on the manifesto….it will be towards the end of the month. But we’re not rushing to put it out, because we already know many of the things that we intend to do, but we want to make sure that we get additional feedback. Like I said to the young guy who did the drone and another young lady I met who was talking about education earlier in the week, and I said, come to the consultations and share your views,” Jagdeo said.
According to the PPP General Secretary, the upcoming consultations mark a key phase in the Party’s campaign, as they look to solidify its agenda with public input, and reaffirm its development commitments ahead of what is expected to be one of the most closely-watched elections in Guyana’s history.
One major focus of the upcoming term, Jagdeo reaffirmed, is housing accessibility and land allocation. Since assuming office in 2020, the PPP/C Administration has allocated over 43,000 low-, middle-, and high-income house lots.
“It would take great priority in the next government because we want all of our people to own their own home. So, once they’re eligible, we have to work to get them a house lot, once they’re eligible… So that is the goal of the Government. To work towards full eligibility. Well, that’s why I don’t want to get – you would hear it when the manifesto comes out,” he said.
Earlier in the month, President Dr Irfaan Ali at a public meeting at Dundee, Mahaicony, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) made it clear that the PPP/C would not stop at what it promised in its manifesto.
The Party’s policies in Government, he said, are largely influenced by the needs of the people.
“We are doing additional things to what we put in the manifesto. And why are we doing this? Because we are a listening Government. Since coming to office, we have continuously engaged the communities. We’re listening to your concerns, your priorities, what’s bothering you. We’re analysing that, and then we are making decisions in your interest and based on your priorities. A Government and a political system that is responsive to your needs.”
Looking back: The PPP/C’s 2020 Manifesto
When the Party took office in 2020, it focused on several key pillars aimed at national development, including infrastructure expansion, job creation, and social welfare improvements. Notably, the Party prioritised enhancing the country’s energy sector, improving health and education systems, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Since taking office, the PPP/C has made significant strides in infrastructure development, with the largest-ever expansion of roads, bridges, and other key facilities.
Additionally, initiatives in the oil and gas sector have led to the creation of new economic opportunities, while efforts to strengthen the education and healthcare systems continue to bear fruit.
In 2024, the PPP/C Government achieved significant milestones across multiple sectors. More than 3000 community roads and 200 bridges were constructed, while major highway expansions reduced traffic congestion and boosted economic zones. The energy sector advanced through ongoing work on the transformative Gas-to-Energy Project, alongside investments in solar energy for electrification in multiple hinterland communities. Employment surged with the creation of over 60,000 jobs, while increased public sector salaries boosted disposable incomes.
Approximately 38,000 house lots were distributed, and affordable housing programmes improved living standards. Education saw the distribution of 50,000 scholarships and expanded cash grants for students, while healthcare infrastructure grew with ongoing efforts to construct 12 new hospitals and expand telemedicine services. The agricultural sector benefited from billions of dollars invested to enhance food security and exports, while social welfare measures included increased pensions and bonuses for members of the Disciplined Services. In response to global increases in the cost of living, citizens also benefited from several interventions throughout the year, including the $100,000 cash grant.
Successful carbon credit agreements injected billions in direct support to over 240 Amerindian village economies, alongside advancements in the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, highlighting Guyana’s environmental leadership. Tax reforms alleviated financial burdens, and initiatives in technology, tourism, and digitised public services further modernised the country.
