The President, children benefitting, PPP protesting

Dear Editor,

PLEASE allow me to express on behalf of the children, parents, teachers and members of the APNU+AFC side of the RDC, heartfelt thanks to HE President David Granger and Hon. Amna Ally MP, Minister of Social Protection, for once again visiting Region Five. Moreover, thanks for yet another gift from the President’s 5Bs Initiative!

On Friday 12th January, 2018, the President commissioned another David G school bus to transport schoolchildren within Sub-region One in Region Five. This brings the number of David G school buses to three within the region. Also, in the past, the region benefitted tremendously from this programme in the form of bicycles, boat, bags, etc.

During the speech of the Hon. Amna Ally, she clearly stated that this government is for all of Guyana and wants betterment, no matter people’s religion, sex, status, political affiliation, etc. She stressed that for Guyana to move forward positively, we all need to cooperate and be united in taking Guyana forward. The Hon Amna Ally talked about the school feeding programme that is taking place within the regions and most importantly, mentioned that the President’s vision is to see every child have equal access to education.

During HE President Granger’s speech, he clearly put that investment made since May 2015 has seen drastic improvements in children’s education. He talked about the improved school attendance because of the 5Bs programme and encouraged residents to take up the mantle in sustaining the agricultural activities within the region. The President called on parents to ensure that children take education seriously (and) attend classes more often.

I was elated to hear that the President assure sugar workers of my region that the Blairmont Sugar Estate will not be closed. This sent a joyous and electric feeling into me, knowing that all which is being said by the naysayers on TV and (in) bottom houses in Region Five concerning the closing of the Blairmont estate is untrue.

This brings me to the PPP’s protest wherever the President and prime minister go. Let it be known that when the PPP protest in Region Five, they do not have more than 20 persons at any given time since the APNU+AFC took office. It’s not the first time the PPP has been protesting when the residents of Region Five benefit, but it amazes me to see the chairman and his few protesters against the President giving children an opportunity to go to school freely. They don’t care, all they want is power.

The chairman and the PPP must take note that all were happy on that day, be it the teachers, the head teachers, the students, parents and residents of Sub-region one, in Region Five. They all sing praises for the President’s 5Bs programme and they thank the President and the GoG for showing care and love for the children.

I call on the regional chairman to stop being against regional development and start putting a plan together. Work with us in the RDC and those in the regional administration, as this government continues to work tirelessly in “Creating A Better Life For All”.

Regards
Abel Seetaram
Regional Councillor
Region Five

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