| Addressing hundreds who filled the Marriott Hotel’s ballroom for the launching of the Party’s Manifesto,China Jerseys NFL Wholesale, People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate,Wholesale China NFL Jerseys, Donald Ramotar spoke about the “bright future” ahead for Guyana should he be re-elected.From left, PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee, Prime Ministerial Candidate, Elisabeth Harper and Presidential Candidate, Donald RamotarThe incumbent President said that the PPP has placed serious emphasis on the creation of its manifesto which in intended to lead to a much more developed Guyana.“It is our pact. It represents what the PPP stands for and what we commit to doing for the next five years…This launch is not a public relations gimmick. We are not here to buy votes with grand promises or create an illusion for unrealistic futures,” Ramotar stated.He said that the PPP’s vision for Guyana is one that sees continuous economic growth; world class infrastructure; word class education; superior health care; reliable and affordable electricity, water and housing.The President added that the PPP has given Guyana a new lease on life over the last 23 years and vows to continue along this vein.He repeated an age old promise to create jobs and vowed also to ensure that the Amaila Falls project finally comes on stream.The controversial Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Expansion project, the road to Brazil, construction of a deep water harbour and new bridge across the Demerara River,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, all remain on the table.But in what was seen as the big announcement, Ramotar also promised that his administration would build a bridge across the Corentyne River, linking Guyana and Suriname.However,CHeap NFL Jerseys China, this is not reflected in the party’s manifesto.In terms of enhancing the wellbeing of Guyanese, Ramotar said that PPP will make life materially better for them while paying special attention to children, single parents and indigenous people.He said that his party will ensure that strides continue in the Social Sector and in education. As it relates to education, Ramotar vowed that Guyana will achieve Universal Secondary Education and promised that the University of Guyana will be transformed into a world class institution.With regard to the health sector, Ramotar said that the Manifesto reflects a vision for better health care in Guyana.He then recommitted to the controversially proposed Specialty Hospital which he pointed out will provide access to health care that is currently unavailable in Guyana.Ramotar also promised a 100-bed ward at the East Bank Regional Hospital and said that he will establish a new hospital at Port Kaituma as well as complete the new Maternity Wing at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.The incumbent President also said that his administration will implement a house-to-house visiting system by doctors and continue to expand housing programmes.As part of the expansion, Ramotar said that PPP will build a new housing community on the Soesdyke Linden Highway as well as construct 5000 additional turnkey homes which will target low and middle income families.The President said that more emphasis will be placed on fighting crime and repeated that he will look into ensuring reduced police response time.Ramotar declared that the Manifesto is a comprehensive document touching on every sector of society and contains not only what the Party intends to do, but the rationale behind plans as well as specifics on how it will achieve goals and objectives.He said that the PPP never promised beyond capacity, “never cultivated false expectations, never deceived Guyanese people, we deliver on our promises.”In brief remarks at the launching, the party’s General Secretary, Clement Rohee pre-empted that many might question why a so called “working class party” would launch its manifesto at a “world class hotel.” In this regard, Rohee declared that there is “no contradiction.” He added that the Party has, in the past, held many functions at Pegasus and Princess Hotels “when those hotels were considered classy.”Turning his attention to the manifesto,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Rohee said that the plan is built on solid foundation of proper goods and services delivered by the PPP to the people of Guyana. He said that the manifesto is inspired “by working class people of Guyana particularly for the young people.”Rohee added that the Manifesto is aimed at enabling a better, brighter and secure future for youths and by extension,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, the nation.“It is more than just a declaration of policy. It is intended to act as a catalyst for mobilizing the creative and potential energy of the Guyanese people,” said Rohee. |
