CRITICS of ‘Guyana 2.0’, the Peoples Progressive Party’s 2015 manifesto, were answered by the ruling party with one line: “(the party’s) main objective is not to give ‘glorious promises’ that cannot be realized, but to give society real ‘tangible goals’ which are already in the pipeline.”The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) made public excerpts of its manifesto — the party’s vision for the next five years — last Sunday, and contends that its track record has been one “sprouting with real development” that is evidenced across Guyana.

The party said, “In the next five years, our Party-led government and leaders will continue to foster positive, sustainable management practices. Our framework is predictable, with policy implementation flowing from a societal consensus for function and desired outcome.

“As our Party seeks re-election, we should be judged by our fiscal development and infrastructural track record, which has transformed the lives of all our citizens.”

IDENTIFIABLE POLITICAL FORCE
The incumbent party also described itself as a “political force that is clearly identifiable” through commitment to democracy, freedom, diversity, non-violence, gender equality, and global sustainable development.

“The Party’s track record has been one sprouting with real development, of which the evidence is overwhelming across the ten regions. A casual comparison of Guyana today against two decades ago would realize that the positive transformation is not a dream, but a reality where everyday something is being done to make the lives of Guyanese much better,” the party has said.

The party added that the challenges over the past three years have re-emphasized that only a majority PPP/C government can ensure, through its prudent management, a future where Guyana’s potential of becoming a developed country is realised, in the interest of all Guyanese.

The ruling party also made clear its commitment to inclusive and participatory governance: “The choice that you make on May 11 will determine whether Guyana continues on its developmental path…. We urge all Guyanese to cast their ballots on May 11 for the PPP/C; and by so doing, allow for the growth and development momentum unleashed by this current administration to continue its work of community development and restoration within our dear Guyana,” the PPP/C concluded. (Vanessa Narine)