AS Guyana moves into yet another election year, the contrast between the present government and the previous one could not be more striking.

The Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh’s recent criticisms of the APNU+AFC help to highlight the underlying issues which have rendered them unelectable in the eyes of the public.

The legacy of the coalition is tainted by broken promises, fiscal woes, and no concrete deliverables during their time in power.

This stands in sharp contrast to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, which has made giant leaps in infrastructure, education, and economic development in the last four years.

The poor performance of the APNU+AFC is not merely a matter of perception, but is based on real actions and policies that have impacted negatively on the lives of Guyanese people.

They did not fulfill such basic promises as free tertiary education but, on the contrary, raised fees at the University of Guyana by a whopping 35%.

Their economic policy was also flawed, with VAT being imposed on a myriad of products and a seeming preference for providing employment to the supporters of the PNC alone.

This selective approach to governance not only excluded youth and non-PNC voters, but also led to the closure of estates and the destruction of communities.

On the contrary, the PPP/C government has shown commitment to people’s participation and inclusive development. It has built more than 3,000 community roads, empowering local contractors and improving infrastructure nationally.

The government’s emphasis on education is also apparent in projects such as the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) which has provided thousands of scholarships. Moreover, the PPP/C gives priority to Guyanese people in the petroleum industry, generating close to 60,000 jobs and ensuring that Guyana’s oil wealth has a direct effect on its people.

As Dr. Singh aptly put it, the electorate in 2025 is not faced with a decision based on mere rhetoric but one based on who has been working constantly in the interest of the people of Guyana.

The PPP/C’s record is one that testifies to its dedication to development and advancement, while the APNU+AFC’s record is one of unfulfilled promises and pain.

As the nation continues to advance, it is important that citizens do not forget the situation in 2020 and the revolutionary changes that have been made under the present government.

The PPP/C’s dedication to ongoing development and modernisation guarantees that Guyana is headed in the direction of long-term prosperity for all citizens.