THE persistent attempts by Guyana’s political opposition to downplay the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s achievement are not merely untrue; they are an insult to the thousands of Guyanese whose material lives have been improved in the past few years.

As Dr Bharrat Jagdeo recently emphasised, while critics focus on isolated issues and exaggerate unusual complaints, the PPP/C government continues to deliver on its commitments, transforming the nation’s landscape in housing, education, and public empowerment.

The records are there. In the area of housing, PPP/C’s track record stands by itself. Over 40,800 house lots have been allocated since 2020, with the government set to surpass its ambitious target of 50,000 house lots in its first term.

It is not just a number—it is tens of thousands of families, especially from low- and middle-income groups, who now possess the security and dignity of homeownership. The strategic expansion of housing schemes and infrastructure by the government, and new mortgage arrangements, have made home ownership possible for many who were previously marginalised.

There has also been a revolution in education. The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme has provided tens of thousands of fully funded scholarships, opening the door for ordinary Guyanese to be accepted into undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a range of disciplines.

Most importantly, the women have been the biggest beneficiaries and have been awarded over 21,400 GOAL scholarships since 2021—an investment in national and gender-equality gains. These are not token gestures; they are life-changing opportunities that empower individuals and families and help them out of poverty.

The government’s empowerment drive is also directed towards job and skills training. The government programmes such as the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) and Board of Industrial Training (BIT) have  trained more than 23,700 women as of 2020, while thousands more have benefitted from part-time working schemes and business support.

These interventions are not only raising family incomes, but also autonomy and pride, as resounded by the empowerment mantra of the government against dependence.

Opponents may select a few random examples of grievances, but the statistics report a steady decrease in poverty levels, with projections indicating a reduction from 38 percent in 2022 to just over 31 percent in 2024, and a possibility of single-digit poverty in 2030 if current policies continue.

This is the direction that results from diligent, unwavering investment in housing, education, healthcare, and the generation of jobs—not hot air.
It is telling that when the opposition engages in the game of distortion and negativity, the PPP/C government remains grounded in results and responsiveness.

Ministers and Members of Parliament are in the field, listening to citizens, refining policies and providing relief and opportunity in every part of Guyana. The comparison with the previous administration—whose track record features higher taxes, job losses, and lack of vision for initiatives such as housing and agriculture—is clear and instructive.
In a year when political posturing will only become more boisterous, Guyanese must look above the noise and measure by performance.

The PPP/C’s record is one of delivery, not dishonesty—a government that has fulfilled its commitments and is building a future where development is shared by all. Let the facts, and not the critics, guide the national discourse.