Oct. 15, 2011 – Berbicians are going to the polls confident that their desire for change is being realised by the Alliance for Change. More than 600 cane cutters, small farmers, civil servants, teachers and others marched from Port Mourant to Whim on the Corentyne Coast. At Whim, the marchers were joined by another 600 who had gathered for the planned public meeting. Throughout the march there were shouts of “we want change”, “we want change now”, “Nagamotoo coming… how about you”, “PPP must go” and other slogans. The march was led by Presidential Candidate Khemraj Ramjattan, Dr. Richard Van West Charles, Dr. Ramayya and other Regional executives. They were the featured speakers at the public meetings. Among the marchers were several relatives of Moses Nagamootoo.
Dr. Van West Charles reiterated that the change must come for the future of Guyana for the youth who are the affected by the PPP. The PPP administration is corrupt and destructive and they must not be given another five years. Khemraj Ramjattan reminded the large gathering that the beginning of the end of the PPP has come, his remarks was greeted with a loud celebration
The atmosphere was festive as persons danced, hugged and cheered for the anticipated change that will come on November 28.
The AFC is Guyana’s only multi-ethnic party contesting the 2011 General Elections with a strong message of economic transformation through job creation, safety and security, social Justice and tax cuts.