PPP/C Govt provides tremendous optimism for Guyana’s future (Pt 2)

Dear Editor,
As we focus on the task ahead, not losing sight of the economic prosperity ahead for all Guyanese, foremost amongst those is the realisation that we are a developing nation existing in a world and considered to be one of the richest countries. Our economy remains susceptible to market volatilities; and especially today, to the adverse effects of climate change.
The link between economic development, political democracy and social freedoms. The right of the people to elect a Government of their choice, the enactment of an inclusive Constitution and respect for civil liberties have all brought about improved national cohesion and created the conditions for increased economic growth.
Without oil, Guyana has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth. We have become the object of attention within the region. Our policies are being analysed by many across the world, since our traditional sectors have also served us well in the past and will do the same in the future. Despite the challenges, our traditional sectors have continued to bring benefits to the people of Guyana, creating and sustaining employment, earning valuable foreign exchange and boosting output. These sectors remain pivotal to economic growth, but it is now necessary for them to become modernised and for the emergence of new sectors to lead economic diversification and growth. Our educational system has also been a tremendous asset to us since the pandemic COVID-19, allowing us to produce graduates that have distinguished themselves both at home and abroad. It is apposite to point out that our economic growth has coincided with a rise in the quality and quantity of education that our PPP/C has provided in the past and will continue. Our Minister of Education has to continue to improve the delivery of education and configure it to meet the COVID-19 pandemic requirements and the growing demands of the new economy that we are building in an ever-growing and competitive world. Retooling our traditional sectors and improving our educational system remain important to our future progress.
As we enter a new exciting phase of our development in our oil and gas sector, our Government assures every Guyanese worker, entrepreneur, farmer, intellectual and all, that they will be an integral part of national development. As we move forward together towards greater economic prosperity, let us bring to the process of developing those virtues. Our Government recognised that Guyanese must always come first, that is why everything that our Government does is intended to redound to the benefit of every Guyanese. They are interested in ensuring the best for our people. But in order to do so, we need to reduce the level of political animosity in our midst.
The 2020 National Elections have created new challenges to all the leaders of this country. It is a time to show maturity and to put the interest of our country and our people ahead of narrow self-interests.
No matter what side of the political divide we are on, let us remember that we assumed the responsibility for our own destiny. This great responsibility which we all carry for this country must never be forgotten, and with political will and trust, we can make Guyana achieve the great potential that we all so often speak about. Our People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government is committed to working with all those who are interested in moving our country forward. I know that most Guyanese citizen would like to see us all working together for the betterment of our people and our country This must be also the dream becoming true in the future that will remain today a major national aspiration. Our Government will safeguard our freedoms, defend and strengthen our democracy and allow the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our people to flourish. A Guyana that is is now considered a developing nation will not be measured only in terms of what we build and what we create; but also in our character as a nation, including our ability and willingness to set aside narrow interests for the greater good of all Guyanese. Let us all commit to making our beloved Guyana better for our sake and for the sake of those who will come after us and allow our Government to get the job done.

Sincerely,
David Adams