Ali guarantees Berbicians jobs, deep-water harbour
…Phillips demolishes PNC’s “Black tokenism” claim
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali guaranteed the residents of the East Berbice-Corentyne region a deep-water harbour if he becomes President following the March 2 General and Regional Elections.
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Ali was at the time speaking at the party’s second rally held at Albion on Sunday which saw a massive crowd gathered to listen to their leaders as the party continues its campaign to win the Government.
The crowd reportedly stretched along the Albion Public Road as far as Williamsburg and was described as one of the largest gathering in history at a political rally in Region Six.
“We are going to initiate the massive transformational initiative of a deep-water harbour in Region Six. We got the real plans, these are the real plans that will take the country forward,” Ali said to rousing applause.
The presidential hopeful based his presentation on the lack of jobs for Guyanese especially Berbecians.
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Mark Phillips
The issue, he noted has become a major one since the David Granger-led A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government closed two sugar estates in the region, leaving thousands without an alternative plan.
Ali said that the Government placed the sugar workers on the breadline which created a ripple effect and crushed the region’s economy.
“Today your pockets are lighter because this Government has stolen from your pockets. This Government placed you and many Guyanese on the breadline. They created a disaster for many families especially here in Region Six and come March 2 we will fix this. How are we going fix it?” he questioned.
“By voting PPP/C,” the crowd responded.
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