AS the countdown to the general and regional elections on September 1 begins, residents of Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) are voicing strong support for the incumbent President Irfaan Ali.
Many believe that a second term under his leadership holds the promise of even greater progress for Guyana; progress that will directly benefit their families and communities.

In the community of Bara Cara, Canje River, residents expressed immense gratitude for the People’s Progressive Party government, highlighting the unprecedented developments they are witnessing in their village. According to them, the current administration has implemented changes they’ve never experienced in the history of their community.
Conroy La Fleur, a 32-year-old business owner of Feather to Flavour, shared his thoughts on the transformations. He praised the administration for significantly improving their living standards and services, particularly in health, education, and general community outreach.
La Fleur stated, “We have received a lot from this government, and benefitted in all entities: Our health centre, our education facility, even normal community outreach programmes. We get to see doctors, and we have people from the ministries coming in every month. We have trained teachers now; this year we did excellent, and because of trained teachers, we’ve developed. Most of our teachers are now furthering their studies, and they’re doing it through GOAL. So, it is benefitting our community.”

His business, which focuses on providing flavoured chicken ready to cook, has also been aided by government support. Recently, La Fleur had the opportunity to speak directly with the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, who assisted him by providing 300 birds to help expand his business.
He expressed gratitude for this support, saying, “President Irfaan Ali has proved to us that money don’t only develop by sharing it to the community. But if you give us jobs; employment which will give us more cash flow; a regular cash flow, now that develops our community. If you notice, at the stelling, you will see a lot of big engines; that is our mode of transportation here. Now, each home owns a speedboat; each home! We’re not using leaves anymore; we’re using zincs! Now, that is development for us!”
In addition to these improvements, La Fleur emphasised that the changes have fostered a sense of progress and unity. He said, “And because of that, this community wants to give President Ali not only a thank you, but give him another chance, so that he can do better in our community. We love him, and he has proved to us that ‘One Guyana’ is not only for one people, but is for everybody. And we are supporting the One Guyana.”
The overwhelming sentiment in Bara Cara reflects a strong belief in the positive impact of the government’s initiatives, with residents eager to see even more advancements in the future.
Another resident, Marshall Thompson, said, “I want to say what the Government of Guyana has done for us in the last four years, we have experienced a major increase in farming and the food sector. And we have seen a lot of major increase in our farms; we are getting more produce. In our livestock, we are getting more breeding calf. Just the other day we sell a bull worth over $200,000; and it was just over two years old. And that is because of President Ali.”
Thompson said that there has also been a massive and noticeable improvement in the lives of their children, adding that there has also been a major improvement in the health sector.

“We are getting visits every month from doctors, and we are doing ultra sounds and many other things,” he said. adding: “So I am pleased to say that I would like to endorse President Ali, because he is doing well. This government is in a community every day, and that is to show that they are interested in the lives of the people.”
Sugar workers across the Ancient County of Berbice continue to express unwavering support for the ruling PPP/C, firmly believing it is the only government they can trust to safeguard their interests and secure the future of the sugar industry. Workers say their confidence is rooted in the tangible actions the government has taken to revive and support the sector, especially in contrast to past administrations.
Steve Inderdatt, a long-time worker attached to the Albion Estate, shared his perspective on the importance of continued PPP/C leadership.
“As sugar workers, we been through a lot. And what the PPP/C government has done for us as sugar workers,” he said. “There is no other government in power could do it, because we have seen what happen in the past. And now the PPP has proven that they are the only government can take care of the sugar industry and the people of Guyana.”
His sentiment reflects a broader sense of trust among sugar workers, many of whom say they have personally experienced the difference in policies and support under the current government. For them, the upcoming elections represent an opportunity to ensure continued growth, stability, and respect for the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the industry.
Inderdatt added that apart from the sugar industry, the work the government has done throughout the ten administrative regions is evident.
“It is a surplus,” he said, adding: “If you travel in all the communities, we could see development in every area, whether it is road, school, community ground, whatever it is. And we could see a vast improvement. It is a very good initiative of theirs to ensure the lives of Guyanese have been taken care of. And we really appreciate the PPP government for what they are doing, and we assure them that they will be back in power to continue doing what they are doing.”
Another sugar worker, identified only as ‘Anil’, pointed out, “I see a lot of streets, playground fixing, and a lot of people getting help. Rice farmers with their manure and so forth and that is something that people should acknowledge.”
Meanwhile, a bold sugar worker proudly said, “Without the PPP government, there would be no sugar industry, and I guarantee that they would win over 60% this coming elections, because all the people are behind the PPP. And the PPP is doing very very good, all over you all in the whole Guyana all over you see road a make, school, buildings, everything a go up, Guyana is transforming in a different way now and I thank the government very much for that.”
Narrowing down on the sugar industry, the worker said that if the former administration had remained in power, the industry would have been closed completely.
“And look now the government push to build it back and maintain thousands of jobs, 45 years me work at Albion Estate and everything me get the sugar industry give me.”
Another worker stated, “We don’t have anything bad to say anything about the government because the work the government doing we seeing.”
Meanwhile, Kismat Narain, a resident of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, shared her joy and appreciation for the significant changes she has witnessed across the country. For her, these developments are particularly meaningful, as they will directly benefit her children’s future.
“Now you’re seeing big, big buildings, and I can sit down and tell them children stories, and they can see the buildings. Now there are new buildings, lights, beautiful parks, the vehicles on the road, everything is so beautiful.”
As she spoke, Narain became emotional, reflecting on the past, and wishing that her parents could have lived long enough to see the progress being made in the community and across the country. She recalled the struggles of the past, where residents had to work together under difficult circumstances.
“Because we all worked together, we all used to work together to build this dam with coconut shells, fetching water, and walking in the mud from Patrick Dam to Backdam Road to wash our feet. And look at our road now, there has been a major change, and my children can experience this and live to see this day.”
Her emotional words conveyed a deep sense of gratitude and pride in the progress that has been made, not only in her immediate community but across the entire country.