-says councillor Steven Jacobs 

IN accordance with President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s commitment to addressing the concerns of all Guyanese, regardless of their location, the councillors of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) are steadfast in their determination to improve the lives of all individuals in their respective communities.

During an exclusive interview with the Guyana Chronicle at the Arthur Chung Centre on Monday, Steven Jacobs, a councillor of the PPP/C, emphasised that the government has diligently executed its initiatives, policies, and programmes nationwide to ensure that the citizens can benefit from them.

According to Jacobs, despite the community visits extending beyond Georgetown, the government has decided to intervene in order to address pressing issues caused by the mayor and city council’s incompetence, prioritising the well-being of the people.

According to the councillor, “We have to look at the work that is happening in Georgetown and let us first understand that the Mayor and City Council, under the mayorship of Alfred Mentore, are basically in charge of manning Georgetown, but what the PPP/C government realised is that there is a lot of incompetence in developing the city.

Furthermore, Jacobs emphasised that the pivotal role of the $1 billion pumping station in Liliendaal lies in its ability to facilitate the transportation of water from the southern and other areas of Georgetown to the Atlantic Ocean.

Additionally, Steven Jacobs stated that he and his fellow council members are consistently motivated and supportive of the work conducted by President Ali and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during their extensive outreach activities across the nation.

“Seeing the President and the Vice President engaging and speaking with the people on the ground, whether it is in Sophia, Georgetown, Region One, or Region Six [makes us feel more patriotic]. Where there are Guyanese, these two have made it their duty to meet with the people, and that is inspiring to us and the nation. I must also say that the brand and the style of the PPP/C is something with a difference. Unlike the former government, I am happy to say that the policies are people-oriented, and we as councillors encounter issues on a daily basis, but knowing that we have the support of our ministers, our president, and the vice president gives us a sense of confidence that pushes us to work even harder for the people of this country,” Jacobs said.

SPEAKING TO GUYANESE 

In stressing his message to all Guyanese, Jacobs clarified that the objective as PPP/C councillors is uncomplicated, yet necessitates the collective support of all Guyanese to be effectively carried out.

“On behalf of the other councillors, I would like to let our Guyanese people know that we have been and will continue to work with all of you to make sure that you have a better life than the one you had yesterday. Whether it is through community development or helping young people secure a job, our goal is a simple one, and that is to help you all.

“I can tell you that this government and the councillors don’t help based on your skin colour or hair texture. We are all here to help each other; even if we do not agree on everything, that’s okay, but do not let others tell you that you shouldn’t support progress. Look around you and do your own assessment, do not allow anyone to use the race card on you. I can tell you that through the action of the ‘One Guyana’ initiative by His Excellency, the lies of racism are being wiped away. The only aim of the opposition is to gain power by playing the race game. I urge you all not to be left behind; do not be fooled. We are all in this together, and we will have a better life,” he noted.

Finally, Jacobs credited the hundreds of people who showed up at the Arthur Chung Centre to get their concerns and issues addressed. According to him, the event was a testimony to the government’s commitment towards improving the lives of the people.

Jacobs said, “The initiative by our Vice President here today [Monday] has debunked all of the lies that are being spread by the opposition on race. Hundreds of people of all races and colours showed up at this public meeting to get their issues sorted out, and I must applaud them for that. They came here with issues and left with peace of mind. Where else do you see this happening? Which other government has met with the public in this manner so often and resolved their issues almost immediately? I cannot think of any.”