“You cannot vote for people who do not have your interests at heart”– PM Phillips

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, speaking at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) rally in Linden on Sunday, underscored the Government’s fiscal commitment to Region 10, contrasting it with the record of the previous A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Administration.
“In five years [2015–2020], they only allocated $4.2 billion for the development of Region 10. In our five years, we gave $122.6 billion for Region 10,” Phillips declared.

“How they like you and give you so little? We have spent 29 times more money developing Region 10,” he stated.
“You cannot vote for people who do not have your interests at heart. You have to vote for people who are focused on your development…We have brought development to every community in Region 10,” he reminded.
Delivering his distinct remarks, Phillips urged Lindeners to vote for “economic empowerment, personal upliftment and self-development,” crediting the PPP/C for executing transformative projects across the region, including the Linden-to-Lethem Road, major housing expansions, a large dairy facility in Moblissa, and the largest solar farm in Guyana’s history.
He announced that the solar farm will be capable of producing 15 megawatts (MW) of power, when it is operational. He added that in five years, the Government has provided over $13.6 billion to the Linden Electricity Company Inc. for Lindeners to enjoy better electricity access. He also pointed out that the PPP/C Government has demonstrated its dedication to delivering on its promises to all Guyanese and added that investments are being made in every sector to propel Guyana’s economic growth, as well as the living standard of Region Ten residents.
“This is the time for you to vote for development, personal growth and personal upliftment. This is the time for you to vote for economic empowerment and self-development. We have invested in you because we want to move this country together from where it is to higher heights,” he declared.
Pointing to various developments across Region 10, the PM noted that new roads are under construction across the region. For example, residents from Kwakwani and Ituni are benefitting from developments ranging from new roads and airstrips, which have transformed their lives. The PM also noted that it is the PPP/C Government that invested more than US$160 million to upgrade the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which will not only reduce commuting time but also provide a safer thoroughfare for thousands of residents. The PM also mentioned that a $2.66 billion secondary school is being built at Christianburg/Wismar to provide quality education for students, while a new playground will be built at the site of the current secondary school.
With massive investments and construction in the Region, the PM reiterated the PPP/C Government’s firm stance on shared prosperity for all Guyanese.