President Ali, PM Phillips have transformed Guyana into a global leader

Dear Editor,
On the third anniversary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic administration, all Guyanese at home and in the diasporas should be proud of the leadership of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips. The transition from being a Minister and a member of the opposition for five years between 2015 and 2020 to the Presidency by His Excellency, Dr. Ali has been remarkable. Also, of great importance has been the transferal of Brigadier Mark Phillips from the Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defense Force to Prime Minister is amazing.
It is worth mentioning that Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who spent more than half of his adult life in the military has in three short years become one of the country’s most consummate politicians. Many are of the opinion that he is intelligent and smart, and some believe that he has the skills and wherewithal to do an excellent job. Although both the President and the Prime Minister have different backgrounds and experiences, they are ideal in their respective positions. Therefore, it is easy to conclude that their ascension to office was not a coincidence as some would assume, they were destined to lead the nation with its huge oil reserves to prosperity.
After three terrific and exciting years in office as President and Prime Minister, they must be applauded by all for improving the lives and well-being of the people, especially the poor and the downtrodden and for the rapid development that Guyana is experiencing in the areas of infrastructure, housing, education, health care, social services, and human development, to name s few. These types of development along with the soaring GDP growth rate, which is assessed to be among the highest in the world, have never been experienced before in the country. Furthermore, no one could have predicted that a country with less than one million inhabitants would have such a high economic output and would become so successful in such a short time span. We must congratulate the President and the Prime Minister for such outstanding achievements and encourage them to continue with their strategy and developmental plans to further boost the economy and uplift the people.
Since taking office in 2020, there was no shortage of challenges and obstacles, but President Dr, Ali, and Prime Minister Phillips were blessed with the ability and political acumen to confront and overcome them. First, they had to deal with the remnants of the COVID-19 global pandemic that at the time had engulfed and crippled the economic and social operations throughout the world. This was followed by the flood, which affected farmers and cattle and dairy owners, then came the Mahdia fire and the alleged allegation of the raping of a 16-year-old Amerindian girl by a senior government official, among others. These problems did not take root in the country as they were quickly solved by the President and his cabinet.
We should appreciate and admire the high level of development that the President, the Prime Minister, and the cabinet have brought to Guyana in three years, even though it sems much longer than three years. Their tireless efforts have made Guyana a regional and world leader. Unlike the past when Guyana was a relatively unknown barely recognized country, today, it is widely admired and well-recognized among its Caricom and Latin American neighbors, its Asian and African, European and North American counterparts and hence the international community.
Under the outstanding leadership by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips, at home and abroad, Guyana has emerged as a world leader on several global issues which have been articulated globally by President Dr. Ali on several occasions. Guyana’s projected future is bright, and it will provide enormous opportunities for the upliftment of the citizens and for its prosperity. All Guyanese should be thrilled and ecstatic of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips for their grand achievements.

Sincerely,
Asquith Rose