President, VP have renewed hope among Guyanese

Dear Editor
Five months following the general and regional elections on March 2, 2020, Guyana was at a crossroad as incivility consumed the nation while it waits patiently for the results from the recount. The people were scared. the fatigue was real, the frustration was evident, the divide was deep, and the suspense was profound. This was a rare political manifestation, but in the end of the ordeal, the leaders of the PPPC led by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Vice President Dr. Bharat Jagdeo, and Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips emerged victorious.
However, after five disastrous and appalling years of the Granger administration, Guyana has made colossal strides at home and abroad under the experienced and genuine stewardship of President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips and Vice President Dr. Bharat Jagdeo, Today, in Guyana, development as never seen before is taking place in every sector and in every region, city and district.
Roads and bridges are being built to accommodate the increase flow of traffic, the infrastructure is being updated and modernized and the construction of buildings, including single family houses. The Ali administration has distributed more than 25,000 land titles and has created some 45,000 new jobs. Its goal is to create 50,000 new jobs by the end of 2025 as promised in the PPPC manifesto.
On the home front, Vice President Dr. Jagdeo has done an outstanding job at his weekly press conferences in high-lightening priorities for the government, and explaining the progress being made in the oil sector, the gas to shore project and efforts to end corrupt practices at all levels. On several occasions, the VP has carefully accentuated the fact that the PPPC is an all-inclusive party that respects the constitution and the rule of law. In terms of governance, the development of the country and improving the lives of the people, Vice President Dr. Jagdeo is a genius. Under his presidency, Guyana has not only flourished in every area, but it also had a robust economy
It should not be a surprise to anyone that the former head of the GDF, Brigadier Mark Phillips penchant for being a humble and faithful servant of the people is based on his modest and affectionate upbringing. He is compassionate and honest and have always strive to make sure that everyone is involved in the country’s development, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed or party affiliation. This is evident during his outreaches in almost every district, village and towns on the coastal belt, the interior region and the riverain communities to apprise the people that the government is doing everything possible to safeguard their interests, improve their lives and to defend the country’s territory if needs be.
In one of his most heartfelt and forthright speeches on Father’s Day, PM Phillips has renewed hope among men and inspired them to be the best they can be. He encouraged fathers and young men to embrace manhood, boost their leadership roles and help to shape a better society for all. He urged them to respect the rule of law, take responsibility for their actions, control their tempers and not to indulge in violence and other illegal acts. In focusing on the environment, the Honorable Prime Minister called for collective action to protect the “Guiana Shield” which comprise of Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana, Venezuela, and parts of Columbia and Brazil to combat climate change and harness their economic potential,
During the last four years, His Excellency, President Dr. Ali has travelled the length and breadth of the country to promote his policies and assure the residents that he is doing everything possible to safeguard the territorial integrity of Guyana, create a sustainable economy, and protect their interests. Not only has he reshaped the landscape of the country and improved the lives of the poor, but he also made it very clear that the success of the government is not only about creating wealth but to serve humanity. Dr. Ali is sincere, trustworthy and is committed to the task of improving the lives of the people. This was evident in his opening address to the new session of the National Assembly on Thursday October 10, where President Dr. Ali announced a series of proposals aimed at reducing the impact of the high cost of living and raised the standard of living of the people, especially those at the bottom of the economic ladder.
Uppermost among the proposals is the one-time cash grant of $200,000 to every household in the country. Needless to say, his achievements speak for themselves much to the disappointment of the opposition and those who attempted to disparage him and discredit his presidency.
On the international scene, President Dr. Ali’s fearless and dynamic leadership coupled with his advocacy at the regional, hemispheric and international levels in the areas of food security, energy security, climate change, fair and balanced trade practices, and the sharing of technology by the developed with the less developed countries. has catapulted him as a global leader.
Prior to taking office in 2020, Guyana was barely recognized or known to the world as a country, but three years later, with huge oil reserves and massive foreign investments by several American oil conglomerates, President Dr. Ali has transformed Guyana into one of the most recognized and respected countries in the Caribbean, the Americas and the wider world. Such unique leadership is rare in modern times and it comes to us once in an era but not necessary with every generation.
These ingenuities by our leaders clearly underscore their dedication, commitment and determination to sustainable and human development, and the preservation of the environment. Their resolve to solve the nation’s problems, developed the country and improved the lives of the poor is unyielding. They have instilled optimism and confidence among all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora about country’s future.

Sincerely,
Dr. Asquith Rose