THE Alliance For Change has congratulated all Guyanese on the historic achievement of 50 years of independence. The AFC welcomes all Guyanese who have returned to our beautiful homeland to celebrate and enjoy camaraderie and brotherhood on this momentous occasion.

Our nation’s journey has been one characterized by triumphs and successes, difficulties and setbacks, honour and some distress. Through every season we have risen above and achieved and progressed. It is the people of Guyana who must be recognized for never failing our beloved homeland.

The strength and resilience of the Guyanese people have been the driving forces of this nation. It has been the people who have never relented and who have summoned the spirits of our forefathers and ancestors to push boundaries, to demand better and to engender change.

For too many of these past 50 years Guyana’s advancement as a progressive state and model economy has been stymied and curtailed. Now at the dawn of the next 50 years with the wind of change at our backs we must unhitch our nation’s future from divisiveness, disharmony and discord.

As we reflect on the life of our young nation we must take heart, and resolve to enhance Guyana’s greatness, to fast- track her development, to cement her place as a leader among nations, regionally and internationally.

Our peoples’ diverse backgrounds are a source of strength which we should not be coy in embracing. Our colourful, effervescent and infectious culture is emblematic of an enlightened and endearing people.

Our people have demonstrated a capacity to achieve excellence in every major facet of human endeavour which they have pursued. Let these next 50 years harness the energies, talents and strength of our people to pole vault our nation to command a place of pride and envy, continentally and hemispherically. The Alliance For Change believes uncompromisingly that Guyana possesses every asset and quality to so achieve.

The AFC is enthusiastic about Guyana’s future and the destiny of her people. The party believes Guyana is poised to rise higher, shine brighter and emerge as a model state for responsible development. Long live the great land of Guyana! Long live the blessed people of Guyana! Onward, upward may we ever go!