PPP/C presents list of “willing” candidates on Nomination Day – “we are sprinting now”- President Jagdeo
Georgetown, GINA, October 27, 2011
Source - GINA
President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E, and Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar leading a procession to City Hall on Nomination Day
The ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic(PPP/C) was the first political party to submit its list of nominees for the 2011 National and Regional elections to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall today as Nomination Day got underway.
The list contains representatives willing and committed to serve the PPP/C according to President Bharrat Jagdeo who joined his cabinet colleagues in accompanying Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar on a march to the municipality.
“There has been no promise to anyone… no one has been promised ministers or advisors position. They’re there on the list simply because they want to associate themselves with the PPP,” President Jagdeo said.
The lists consists of 435 candidates which the party in a release described as committed youthful, experienced and qualified Guyanese who are “dedicated to working towards the continued modernization and progress of our country.”
Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar presenting the PPP/C list of candidates to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall on Nomination Day in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E,
Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar presenting the PPP/C list of candidates to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall on Nomination Day in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E,
The release added that candidates are selected from diverse geographic locations throughout Guyana, including the hinterland regions (31%based on geographic list), urban centres (20% based on geographic list) and coastal and rural communities (40% based on geographic list) to name a few.
The party’s list was compared to that of other political parties which President Jagdeo said contains candidates who had to be assured of senior positions to join the roster.
Asked whether his name was on the current list, the President and former Finance Minister responded in the negative, explaining that he has no plans of returning to Parliament but will be a major patron to the work of the party through other capacities.
Steve Ninvalle introducing Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar to a large gathering at Freedom House in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds O.E,
President Jagdeo said a decision is still to be made whether he will serve in an advisory position after elections but reiterated that there has been no promise to any candidate placed on the list.
The Head of State, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E, Presidential Candidate and a crowd of supporters carrying the party flags and other paraphernalia led a procession from Freedom House to City Hall.
Ramotar presented the list that includes nominees from the geographic, regional and national constituencies. He later told members of the media that the list “reflects the whole country.”
A section of the gathering of supporters in front of Freedom House after the PPP/C presented its list of Candidates on Nomination Day
Asked about long serving member Moses Nagamootoo joining the Alliance for Change (AFC) party, Ramotar said it was no surprise but does not see it as an impediment to the party’s victory at the polls.
After the list was submitted, the team returned to Freedom House where a crowd of supporters awaited with cheers.
Presidential Adviser on Governance Gail Teixeira described today as an expression of national unity and reminisced on the day in 1953 when the first national party was elected to office.
Prime Minister Hinds who also spoke said Guyanese have the opportunity at the 2011 elections to relive former President, Dr Cheddi Jagan’s dream of making a victory for the PPP, a victory for Guyana.
President Jagdeo described today as the “sprint phase” in the race to elections and reminded the gathering not to treat the elections with apathy but make their vote count on polling day.
“The work begins in earnest today… we are at the sprint now, we have been trotting all along… so I hope that all of you are prepared to do that,” President Jagdeo said.
The PPP/C launched its manifesto on October 23 outlining plans to propel growth and development for the next five years. Ramotar told the gathering today that Guyana is poised to become the most dynamic once the manifesto is implemented.
He said Guyana it today a “shining star” compared to 1992 when it was described by the Caribbean council of Churches as the poorest in the hemisphere and credited this achievement to efforts by the ruling party to rebuild hope and pride in the nation.
Georgetown, GINA, October 27, 2011
Source - GINA
President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E, and Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar leading a procession to City Hall on Nomination DayThe ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic(PPP/C) was the first political party to submit its list of nominees for the 2011 National and Regional elections to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall today as Nomination Day got underway.
The list contains representatives willing and committed to serve the PPP/C according to President Bharrat Jagdeo who joined his cabinet colleagues in accompanying Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar on a march to the municipality.
“There has been no promise to anyone… no one has been promised ministers or advisors position. They’re there on the list simply because they want to associate themselves with the PPP,” President Jagdeo said.
The lists consists of 435 candidates which the party in a release described as committed youthful, experienced and qualified Guyanese who are “dedicated to working towards the continued modernization and progress of our country.”
Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar presenting the PPP/C list of candidates to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall on Nomination Day in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E,Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar presenting the PPP/C list of candidates to Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodhoo at City Hall on Nomination Day in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E,
The release added that candidates are selected from diverse geographic locations throughout Guyana, including the hinterland regions (31%based on geographic list), urban centres (20% based on geographic list) and coastal and rural communities (40% based on geographic list) to name a few.
The party’s list was compared to that of other political parties which President Jagdeo said contains candidates who had to be assured of senior positions to join the roster.
Asked whether his name was on the current list, the President and former Finance Minister responded in the negative, explaining that he has no plans of returning to Parliament but will be a major patron to the work of the party through other capacities.
Steve Ninvalle introducing Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar to a large gathering at Freedom House in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds O.E,President Jagdeo said a decision is still to be made whether he will serve in an advisory position after elections but reiterated that there has been no promise to any candidate placed on the list.
The Head of State, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds O.E, Presidential Candidate and a crowd of supporters carrying the party flags and other paraphernalia led a procession from Freedom House to City Hall.
Ramotar presented the list that includes nominees from the geographic, regional and national constituencies. He later told members of the media that the list “reflects the whole country.”
A section of the gathering of supporters in front of Freedom House after the PPP/C presented its list of Candidates on Nomination DayAsked about long serving member Moses Nagamootoo joining the Alliance for Change (AFC) party, Ramotar said it was no surprise but does not see it as an impediment to the party’s victory at the polls.
After the list was submitted, the team returned to Freedom House where a crowd of supporters awaited with cheers.
Presidential Adviser on Governance Gail Teixeira described today as an expression of national unity and reminisced on the day in 1953 when the first national party was elected to office.
Prime Minister Hinds who also spoke said Guyanese have the opportunity at the 2011 elections to relive former President, Dr Cheddi Jagan’s dream of making a victory for the PPP, a victory for Guyana.
President Jagdeo described today as the “sprint phase” in the race to elections and reminded the gathering not to treat the elections with apathy but make their vote count on polling day.
“The work begins in earnest today… we are at the sprint now, we have been trotting all along… so I hope that all of you are prepared to do that,” President Jagdeo said.
The PPP/C launched its manifesto on October 23 outlining plans to propel growth and development for the next five years. Ramotar told the gathering today that Guyana is poised to become the most dynamic once the manifesto is implemented.
He said Guyana it today a “shining star” compared to 1992 when it was described by the Caribbean council of Churches as the poorest in the hemisphere and credited this achievement to efforts by the ruling party to rebuild hope and pride in the nation.
