THE ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on Saturday launched its manifesto title ‘Our Vision 2.0’ at the Marriott Hotel and among President Donald Ramotar party’s plans for Guyana, if re-elected, is the building of new Regional multi-purpose facilities in each county – Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice. With Guyana gearing for the May 11 Regional and General Elections, the political parties are all out to garner enough support and votes to either remain in power, as the case of the PPP/C, while many have zeroed in on the main opposition – the APNU+AFC – to see what they have to offer if given a chance in office.
The APNU+AFC manifesto hasn’t been made public and though leaked via the social network Facebook, the party has made it clear that it would be unwise to use it (the leaked manifesto) as its position and vision to take Guyana forward.
Meanwhile, the PPP/C manifesto stated that in recent years, considerable progress has been made in creating sporting opportunities for young people and on building notable infrastructure projects including the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, the National Aquatic Centre in Turkeyen and the National Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara.
It added that now that the infrastructure is in place, the PPP/C will continue to empower youths and athletes.
“Continuing to provide equitable sporting opportunities across Guyana, ensuring quality physical education and sport experiences is available to every school child in Guyana,” the manifesto said.
The PPP/C said that, if re-elected, they intend to improve on sports in schools through targeted programmes, infrastructure development and management of facilities and guaranteeing Guyanese citizens have an enhanced quality of life through their life-long engagement in quality sport opportunities.
The intention is also there to work with decision-makers and community leaders to promote sports for the positive contribution it makes to the life and health in the community and country.
A proposal is also made by the PPP/C, where over the next five years; a long-term Athlete Development Principles will be developed by sport organisations, clubs and community groups, as part of their strategic sport development plans.
The party said that they will ensure that the economic benefits of sport to Guyana are optimised by promoting Sport Tourism through more international tournaments and also, maintain and increase the number of qualified and dedicated coaches, officials and sport volunteers that can nurture and grow the Guyana sport system by establishing inter alia a Coaches’ Accreditation Council.
Increasing the number of professional coaches working in Guyana, the manifesto says, will be done by establishing the Guyana Sports Institute, ensuring that all citizens have affordable access to well-maintained, equipped and resourced community and school facilities.