The New PPP/C Ministers have their feet to the ground running

Dear Editor,
The new PPP/C Government obviously will have many daunting challenges ahead and none easy to manage. The irony is that the public will not understand these challenges and will expect the accomplishment which is justifiable as they have displayed immense trust in this Government.
The previous APNU/AFC government, ruling as alliances had suffered in many national issues and defining motivation for coexistence as a coalition was tricky since they were never on the same page, our new Administration has more than the adequate number in Parliament to pass any people-friendly Bill without an impediment. and have an impressive mandate apart from the trust and confidence reposed in the President, the Guyanese citizens has taken several key factors into consideration to offer such an impressive mandate.
Managing the COVID-19 situation efficiently from the begin, the effective re-opening of the mining sector, Our President’s personal concern, and involvement in the public sector efficiency are a few of them. besides, the President, in reality, displayed simplicity by clearly and strongly handing down mandates to his Government Ministers to lead the country to economic growth and prosperity in a law-abiding, peaceful environment.
The Guyanese expectation of this new Government is tall and lofty, then that of the past governments as they believe in the vision of the leader. The challenge to the President and his Government is towering higher than usual. Being that the PNCR leaders who is actively involved in spreading propaganda against involvement on social Media, the President amply realizes of this silence fact. Irrespective of the current debacles created by COVID-19 and other global economic downturns, over the next five years.
Guyanese will expect a reduction in poverty levels, a more considerate tax structure, reduced inflation, and lower cost of living. The public will also ask for an improved public service, better social welfare systems, and enhanced living standards. All or most of these were election pledges by PPP/C party but obviously, to be executed by Dr Irfaan Ali Government. On the other hand, the APNU- AFC Opposition that suffered a humiliating defeat will start breathing down the neck of the Government and seek any and every move to discredit the administration. It is a cinch that all Opposition political parties, in and outside Parliament sooner or later, will get together to disrupt any positive move by the Government.

Having seen the blatant untrue claims, the APNU- AFC made against the Peoples’ Progressive Party during the election campaign, and the totally empty promises presented to the public, the President and his administration can anticipate the lowest level of resistance from them. As in the past, in the face of the virtual whitewash, the current Opposition has already started the blame game, just a week after swear-in our new Government The euphoria over the change of government is unlikely to end soon.
Nevertheless, the Government has realized that they have no time for jubilation on like the previous Government in 2015, The New Ministers have put their feet to the ground running, although the Opposition is not likely to give adequate time to settle down, the voters will be a bit more considerate. As in any similar situation, as much as the mandate is huge, the expectations are also equally high, especially when the people believe that the country’s leadership is honest in vision and action. Even if the nitty-gritty of economic theories is beyond the comprehension of lay persons, they certainly will anticipate better living standards and lesser cost of living. Therefore, the first mission of the new Government, other than taking care of the COVID-19, will be to get the economy back on its feet. Removing taxes from the more than 200 items that were imposed by the APNU AFC, President Dr Irfaan Ali has already taken several optimistic and constructive steps in this direction. The job of the Finance Minister is not an enviable one at present. Whoever takes over this undesirable task must be cautious as the entire country will be looking out for results.
Another area that must be addressed is the peaceful existence of the nation is destructively damaged by these criminal elements. Therefore, irrespective of race, religion, caste, or political differences, the Guyanese expects the task to continue until the Government creates a peaceful society. The improvement of the deteriorated public service is another dream of the common man. Every citizen in the country needs the services of the public sector many times during his or her lifetime.
The Guyanese has already witnessed President Ali’s tough stance on the inefficiency of the public sector. It is important that the Government places the highest priority to enhance the efficiency of public servants. Among those the national Insurance Scheme (NIS) especially when it comes to the elderly. It is no secret that the sectors are infected with bribery corruption, fraud and malpractice. Therefore, another area that Guyanese expects the Presidential involvement in monitoring the effectiveness of the public sector. Overall, Guyanese are immensely optimistic about the direction of social, economic, environmental, and security issues over the next few years and hope that the new Government will deliver the goods.
The 2020 election results clearly indicate that the new Government is capable of exceeding Guyanese expectations. Should the Government Ministers along with the powerful, task-driven, and strong Presidency achieve the anticipated agenda, not only the country will also prosper but the people will eagerly keep the People’s Progressive Party Civic in power indefinitely.

Sincerely,
David Adams