Dear Editor
A NEW and United Guyana (ANUG) has viewed with increasing alarm the heightened political and ethnic tension generated by the no-confidence motion (NCM) passed by the National Assembly on December 21. In addition, the evidence suggests that investors have adopted a wait-and-see attitude, so that the economy is suffering and livelihoods are at stake. The only way this dire situation can be resolved is by agreement between the two main political parties. ANUG suggests as follows:

1. The two political parties should agree to a date for elections based on the clear intention of President Granger, expressed during last week, to fix a date in late November or early December.

2. The house-to-house registration should commence immediately. Sufficient resources should be given to GECOM to ensure that the exercise is completed in time and enhanced monitoring should be agreed between the parties to be paid for by the government.
3. The date agreed between the political parties should prevail, whatever decision is made by the CCJ.

4. If the CCJ upholds an appeal and rules that the lawful majority is 33, Opposition Leader Mr. Jagdeo agrees to support a resolution in the National Assembly to extend its life until the date for elections.

5. Agreed measures for more effective and secure monitoring of voting on elections day, with additional training of election day staff, observed by all political parties, should be implemented at government’s expense.

Regards,
A NEW AND UNITED GUYANA (ANUG)