GUYANA is at the crossroads to either greater progress or contentious stagnation at best, or chaos at worse.  Which direction it takes depends on whether it finds an antidote to what may be referred to as the “R.I.C.E” virus. Racism, Incompetence, Corruption and Egotism. This virus has plagued and rendered the society impotent to achieve the One Guyana concept. Perhaps, the antidote may be found in Respect, Inclusion, Cooperation and Equality.  How the government, opposition, voters and the society at large play their parts will ultimately decide Guyana’s and their futures.

The President must show himself to be aware of whatever is happening and that government is functioning in a fair and transparent manner. He must take whatever actions are necessary to see that ministers and other persons in authority are held accountable and that they are making sure that things are being done effectively and in a timely manner while working to make improvements and savings in their areas. The government must strive to be proactive not just reactive.  The President must constantly engage as many  stakeholders as possible while seeking common ground with the opposition.

The opposition must spend their time addressing current problems such as security, flooding and projects and programmes pending, before investigating and overturning perceived bad past actions. Focus must be first on the present and future, without ignoring what is in the past, which could be addressed in due time. The voters must  demand  that the focus be on the jobs and social needs first. They must also recognise that how they behave decides how successful Guyana will be. Finally, the business and NGOs have to play a much more active part. They must insist that they become part of the decision-making process and not just politicians.  The future is in all hands in Guyana; it is the policies that are important not party or politicians.  Just saying.