PPP/C…
THE People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) extends best wishes to all Guyanese at the dawn of the New Year, 2012.
As we usher in 2012, let us look forward with great hope to the year ahead and the abundance of opportunities it brings us for a more peaceful, prosperous and productive society.
Over the past year, Guyana made important strides as it continues to demonstrate that the common will of Guyanese can be a positive example to the rest of the world. No doubt this would have been underlined by our nation recording one of the highest GDP growth rate in this part of the world, while other economies around us falter.
The record-breaking growth in several sectors, including rice, mining and the construction sector has resulted in the creation of hundreds of additional jobs across our country.
No doubt, this will be accelerated in the coming year, where the construction of several major projects will commence in various sectors such as Health, Social, Riverine, Land and Air Transportation, Tourism, Entertainment, Housing, Mining etc.
2011 was also a significant year for our labour force as they benefitted from significant wage increases while workers in many other nations took wage cuts or lost their jobs.
The past year was also one where Guyanese increasingly began to add to their assets, indicating a steady growth of wealth and an improvement in the standard of living for our people. Thousands more Guyanese for the first time owned their own homes and vehicles among other personal assets.
The improvement in our people's spending power is also evidenced in the rapid establishment of businesses across our nation, underlying the increasing demand for more goods and services.
This indeed has complemented the hard work of the PPP/C Government in gradually improving our nation's infrastructure, improving access of health care countrywide, expanding our road, electricity and water networks, increasing benefits to disadvantaged groups such as single parent families and the elderly.
Our nation's sport infrastructure was also expanded in 2011 with the commencement of the all-weather athletics synthetic track on the West Coast of Demerara; the construction of an all- weather tarmac at the Guyana National Stadium; the resurfacing of the National Park Cycling Track; and the completion of an Olympic-size swimming pool on the East Coast of Demerara among many other initiatives.
No doubt there were also significant challenges such as production levels in our sugar industry, which, despite surpassing the levels attained in 2010 by 10,000 tonnes, was still below its target. It is however heartening that the prospects for this most important industry looks brighter in 2012.
The past year was also significant, as it demonstrated the maturity of our people during the November 28 General and Regional Elections, where the PPP/C was returned to office for a fifth consecutive term, and where our elections process was recognized by overseas observers, as, in keeping with international democratic standards.
It marked the first time a sitting Head of State stepped down after serving two terms in office, which further served to underline our democratic process which was made into law after legislation was piloted through our National Assembly by the PPP/C.
This paved the way for no other than our beloved General Secretary, Mr. Donald Ramotar to be elected to serve our nation in the highest office, an achievement for which the party is extremely proud in keeping with its consistency in producing exceptional leaders to take our nation forward.
As we enter 2012, it is most instructive that our growth as a nation, which has been predicted by international experts to exceed that of 2011, be realized by all our people working together in the spirit of unity.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to each and every one.
Excerpts from the Guyana Chronicle
THE People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) extends best wishes to all Guyanese at the dawn of the New Year, 2012.
As we usher in 2012, let us look forward with great hope to the year ahead and the abundance of opportunities it brings us for a more peaceful, prosperous and productive society.
Over the past year, Guyana made important strides as it continues to demonstrate that the common will of Guyanese can be a positive example to the rest of the world. No doubt this would have been underlined by our nation recording one of the highest GDP growth rate in this part of the world, while other economies around us falter.
The record-breaking growth in several sectors, including rice, mining and the construction sector has resulted in the creation of hundreds of additional jobs across our country.
No doubt, this will be accelerated in the coming year, where the construction of several major projects will commence in various sectors such as Health, Social, Riverine, Land and Air Transportation, Tourism, Entertainment, Housing, Mining etc.
2011 was also a significant year for our labour force as they benefitted from significant wage increases while workers in many other nations took wage cuts or lost their jobs.
The past year was also one where Guyanese increasingly began to add to their assets, indicating a steady growth of wealth and an improvement in the standard of living for our people. Thousands more Guyanese for the first time owned their own homes and vehicles among other personal assets.
The improvement in our people's spending power is also evidenced in the rapid establishment of businesses across our nation, underlying the increasing demand for more goods and services.
This indeed has complemented the hard work of the PPP/C Government in gradually improving our nation's infrastructure, improving access of health care countrywide, expanding our road, electricity and water networks, increasing benefits to disadvantaged groups such as single parent families and the elderly.
Our nation's sport infrastructure was also expanded in 2011 with the commencement of the all-weather athletics synthetic track on the West Coast of Demerara; the construction of an all- weather tarmac at the Guyana National Stadium; the resurfacing of the National Park Cycling Track; and the completion of an Olympic-size swimming pool on the East Coast of Demerara among many other initiatives.
No doubt there were also significant challenges such as production levels in our sugar industry, which, despite surpassing the levels attained in 2010 by 10,000 tonnes, was still below its target. It is however heartening that the prospects for this most important industry looks brighter in 2012.
The past year was also significant, as it demonstrated the maturity of our people during the November 28 General and Regional Elections, where the PPP/C was returned to office for a fifth consecutive term, and where our elections process was recognized by overseas observers, as, in keeping with international democratic standards.
It marked the first time a sitting Head of State stepped down after serving two terms in office, which further served to underline our democratic process which was made into law after legislation was piloted through our National Assembly by the PPP/C.
This paved the way for no other than our beloved General Secretary, Mr. Donald Ramotar to be elected to serve our nation in the highest office, an achievement for which the party is extremely proud in keeping with its consistency in producing exceptional leaders to take our nation forward.
As we enter 2012, it is most instructive that our growth as a nation, which has been predicted by international experts to exceed that of 2011, be realized by all our people working together in the spirit of unity.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to each and every one.
Excerpts from the Guyana Chronicle
