Prime Minister Samuel Hinds reminded Essequibo residents about the progress made over the two decades of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) government since a return Guyana to democracy in 1992.
Delivering the main address during an outreach over the weekend at Adventure Village, the prime minister outlined the issues faced by government given the changed dispensation in the National Assembly, and called on residents to be prepared to ensure the current gains achieved by the ruling administration were cemented.
The new parliamentary dispensation was attributed in part to some supporters being over confident, he said. He promised that the government will continue its mandate to improve the lives of all Guyanese.
He reminded residents of what he described a “bad period”, of shortages, low wages, poor electricity supplies and high inflation which prevailed during the late 70s up to the early 90s. These were the conditions that the current government met when it gained power, but now, the lives of Guyanese have improved.
“After 21 years in government, we have to think of where we want to go and how we are going to get there.” The efforts of the former president Bharrat Jagdeo to push transformative projects such as the Amaila Falls Hydro Power Project were lauded by Prime Minister Hinds, who also said the need for cheap, reliable electric power was recognised by all.
He explained the details of the project, particularly the benefits which would lead to increased production, cheaper manufacturing costs and more jobs.
The Specialty Hospital and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Expansion Projects have been stalled by the actions of the political opposition, but Prime Minister Hinds noted that government has been continuously working to study and pursue ways to make these stalled transformative projects a reality.
