NOW that the political meetings have started to gather momentum, we can expect a lot of rhetoric and steam. I wish to caution all sides to be very responsible and to focus on issues of interest for the development of Guyana and our lives as a growing community. The PPP/C has played a very significant role in moving the country forward since it took office in 1992. Today development is very evident all around us and we should not stifle our conscience. A long time ago I read a quote which stated, “Those who are not prepared to remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.

How can we forget the total destruction of Guyana under the PNC Government? Can we forget the lines at co-ops societies and gas stations, the shortages of the basic commodities, the total breakdown of all services and government ministries? Can we forget the total collapse of our country’s treasury? It was the same Carl Grenidge who informed our nation that the country was bankrupt in the late 1980’s. Today he claimed he is the redeemer, he is a financial expert, he is a money manager, and he is a world class economist. Don’t be fooled! My father taught me that, “tiger never loses its stripes”. I don’t have any confidence in this bunch that is hungry for political power and revenge.
Our beloved country has moved forward during the past 22 years. We have a competent team of hard working ministers. Hon. Donald Ramotar is a very caring and compassionate man, a man who is a true servant of the people. Dr. Ashni Singh is an excellent economist who has maintained low inflation rates, a consistently stable exchange rate for the U.S dollar, low mortgage rates at the commercial banks and a treasury which has seven hundred million US dollars. Dr. Singh ensures that state workers/civil servants received their salaries on time each month. Do you know what the norm under the previous government was? Private businesses had to foot the bills for public servants.

Recall the contributions former President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo made to this county. He has moved Guyana leaps and bounds to economic prosperity never seen before. He created a perfect business environment. He is accused by a violent, resentful gang of all sorts of unsubstantial accusations. Why he can’t have a big house, a car and other amenities? Some people have a special gift to save; my dad always encourages us to save, for he is a very successful businessman. If you don’t have the ability to save money then you are doomed to despair and greed and jealousy will enter your heart.

I encourage you to look at the two governments which led this country since our independence and let your rational thinking and consciousness be your guide.

MS. HANA MOHAMED