AS part of its 60th anniversary, the People’s National Congress (PNC) on Sunday commissioned a new gate and fence at its Region Three Party office, located at Vreed-en-Hoop.

The party’s General Secretary and Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally, commissioned the gate and fence as part of that region’s initiative to strengthen the presence of the party there.

The project follows a mandate given by party leader, President David Granger to have projects executed in every region for the party’s 60th anniversary, a statement said.

“Party groups and districts have commenced developmental projects in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and 10; some have already been commissioned while others are yet to be commissioned,” the statement added.

Minister of State and constituency representative, Joseph Harmon in his address reminded party members and supporters of the historical significance of the PNC.

He said despite the many challenges in “fixing a broken State,” which was inherited from the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP), the party remains strong and resolute because of its party folk and foundational structures.

“This is a party of transformation, this party is on the move, it is one to be proud of,” said Harmon, who noted that the strength of the party can be attributed to the formation of a Constitution from its inception; the establishment of different arms of party administration to ensure all arms help in the development of the party, its growth in membership and its functioning; and respect for the institution of the party.

Harmon said too that the strength of the PNC can also be attributed to its individual party members, those who hold the line of battle and continue to stay true to the party’s sustainability and continued development.

“A party that continues to withstand rumours and allegations which are oft times fallacies; to stand with our leader and stand together and continue to unearth the untruths disseminated about the party,” he said.

General Secretary Ally for her part commended the region and attributed the success of the erection of the concrete fence to many, notably Ali Khan, Rollex McCullin, Komal Singh and Sherry Gould.

Ally indicated that the erection of the fence is testimony to the kind of leadership which the PNC has. “It will continue to be strong; the party is not static, it continues to grow and it is indeed a force to be reckoned with.”

She thanked the many contributors, while noting that the erection of the fence is only the beginning, as she called for the construction of a new party building, even as she stressed the importance of unity.

On October 5, the PNC celebrated its 60th year as a party and celebrations are continuing across the country under the theme: “United and Strong: 60 Years On.”