Dear Editor,
AS we fast approach the date for the Consequential Orders from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), there are PPP/C supporters who are trying to mislead the Guyanese people about the APNU+AFC government in the newspapers and on social media.

Please permit me space to respond to a letter published in the Guyana Times dated July 8th, 2019, titled, “Once again the APNU+AFC started making empty promises and building voters’ hopes up in an attempt to win back the voters that they greatly disappointed,” written by Sahadeo Bates.

I would like to begin by stating that this government is not trying to bribe the Guyanese to win their votes, but they are rather fulfilling their obligation to the Guyanese people. It is my understanding that the government when it entered office, inherited lots of debts, broken infrastructure, a broken education system, health care system and chaos from the PPP/C administration.

Many of the government’s promises, despite challenges they faced for the last four years, that were set out in their manifesto were fulfilled and continues to be fulfilled daily. It is under this APNU+AFC governance that Guyanese from all parts of the country can now enjoy much improved roads, potable water (some for the first time) and services such as the birth certificates, passports and driver’s licences decentralised, which has resulted in less cost to travel to the city to obtain some of these services.

For example, under the PPP/C, promises were made to residents of Sophia to build roads and create playfields for our children to have safer recreational environments and this was never fulfilled. However, it was under this APNU+AFC government that this community, long neglected by the PPP/C, received water, street lights and proper main roads; yes, more needs to be done; however, this administration is working across the regions in all communities to create a good life for all Guyanese.

We are now seeing more Guyanese being owners of homes and house lots, especially the youths who don’t have to be married with children to obtain a home or house lot; they can apply as soon as they attain the age of 18, which was not previously offered under the PPP/C.

Editor, by these few examples, all Guyanese should recognise that this coalition is not only giving opportunities and improvements to communities’ based on race and colour, it is equality for all. Please let us not make the same mistake, no returning of the PPP/C to power!
Regards,
Ceion Rollox