HEAD of State Donald Ramotar has called a date for the 2015 General Elections and with the three main political parties already actively pursuing support and endorsements, Clinton Urling, former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), and Founder of BLUE Caps, a non-governmental organisation, has signalled serious intentions of taking to the political platform this year.

During an invited comment to the Guyana Chronicle Monday, Urling said that he holds himself out as an objective and independent force and he definitely has it under active consideration for the 2015 election.

He was quick to point out that he has not yet decided on which of the three parties to align forces with, since he is yet to fully assess what is being offered.

According to the BLUE Caps founder, there are certain specific elements he is looking for when finalising a decision on the available options – namely the incumbent People’s Progressive Party / Civic (PPP/C), A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC).

Urling, during a brief interview with this publication, rejected claims that he has shown any open support for Government or Opposition, adding that he has been accused of being ‘pro and anti’ over the years, an erroneous assertion.
According to Urling, all of his positions taken in the past were taken with the national interest at its core.

He reminded that the core issues affecting Guyana will not be fixed by just having a pre-mature election.

Urling told the Guyana Chronicle he will be seriously looking to the three parties to see who will be committed to a date for the holding of Local Government Elections as well.

EMBRACING YOUTH

According to Urling, he will also be looking to see which of the political forces will best embrace youth and youth leadership.
Urling is adamant that in future, there needs to be more youth in the leadership positions of these political forces.

The political parties, according to Urling, will be assessed by him before he makes a decision in order to align himself with those that embrace civil society bodies.

Urling is the General Manager and co-owner of German Restaurant and holds a Master’s Degree in global studies.

He was elected as the youngest member and President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).
Recently he contested the Chairmanship of the Private Sector Commission, contending with Ronald Webster for the top post.
More recently, Urling founded and launched the BLUE Caps organisation.

(By Gary Eleazar)