LEADER of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and President of Guyana David Granger yesterday stressed the need for equal opportunities for women.
Granger was at the time delivering his first address to the General Council of the party following the May 11 elections. “Over the next five years we must work to make women equality a reality.”
The PNCR is the largest faction in the governing APNU+AFC coalition.
Granger noted that Guyana cannot move forward unless social cohesion is achieved. “This country must be one nation, one people; if we are to achieve our full potential we have to become more socially cohesive.”
On the issue of unemployment, the leader said: “Jobs for our young men and women must be our top priority over the next five years.” School drop-outs he said is also a burning issue that must be dealt with urgently.
“A big problem in Guyana is keeping children in school; we must do everything possible to give all of our children access to education,” said Granger.
He thanked party members for their support and hard work over the years, noting that he sees the coalition’s win as “an opportunity, not a victory,” to implement the many promises made. “It is an opportunity to serve,” Granger added.
The party leader also called for a more aggressive Information Technology programme in schools. “We have to train a generation that is committed to innovation… a generation of entrepreneurs and manufacturers,” said Granger.
Meanwhile, Party Chairman Basil Williams thanked party members for their help in securing the coalition’svictory, but warned that “we cannot rest on our laurels; we must set about to work to secure a good life for all Guyanese.”
The General Council meeting was held at the PNCR headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia, under the theme: ‘PNCR – Facing the Future United and Resolved to Achieve National Consensus.’
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