– PPP/C MP Neil Kumar

COMMENDING the 2014 Budget, Government Member of Parliament Neil Kumar expressed pride to be on the side of the House which led Guyana into eight consecutive years of economic growth. He described the budget as offering an abundance of opportunities to the people of Guyana.Kumar lauded the rice and gold sectors for exceeding their respective production targets. He also pointed to the economic status of the country, adding that the bauxite sector has been strongly supported by the current administration. He observed during his presentation on Thursday that the privatisation of the sector has proved profitable.
He accused the People’s National Congress of being responsible for the destruction of several programmes in Linden, observing that the volume of support subsequently poured into the bauxite sector and Linden itself enabled its recuperation.
Regionally, the Government MP lauded the resources given to the education and other sectors noting the government’s promise that ‘development will never end.’
Pointing to the building of sports facilities around the country, he mentioned Alliance for Change’s MP Trevor Williams’ challenge to Minister of Culture of Youth and Sport, Frank Anthony, about his leadership and vision. MP Kumar suggested that Williams had none of his own, since he failed to offer an alternative vision.
He pointed to the development of the various sports facilities around the country, such as the National Stadium, the synthetic track, the aquatic pool, the squash court and lighting for the Albion Sports Ground. MP Kumar pointed out that the investment in people, programmes and facilities does indeed display vision.
He also lauded the National Sports Research Centre which is expected to provide information and guidance to athletes and other stakeholders.
The Government MP noted that while it is easy to criticise, it is difficult to propose alternatives, and he lauded developments in the Culture sector.

(GINA)