PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips fired up the crowd at a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) public meeting in Moruca on Saturday, as he rallied support for the re-election of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and his Cabinet in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections.
“We will have Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali for another five years, and [his ministers] for another five years,” the Prime Minister declared to loud cheers.
“Five more years of development for the people of your community. Are you going to vote for that?” he asked, as the crowd shouted, “Yes!”
PM Phillips reminded residents that the PPP/C government has delivered on the commitments made in its 2020 manifesto, particularly in the hinterland. From new roads replacing dirt tracks in Moruca, to education and healthcare upgrades, he underscored that PPP/C is a “promise made, promise delivered” party.
“Whatever citizens on the coast benefit from, residents of Moruca and other hinterland communities will get the same,” he assured. “There will be no division in development. We are going to break down all division, bridge all the divides that prevented people from getting the development in their community that is already in Georgetown.”

He committed that in the next term, the government will deliver a new high school, new primary and nursery schools, and a new hospital for Moruca.
The Prime Minister urged voters to re-elect the PPP/C if they want free education from nursery to university, continued cash grants, and strong family support systems.
“Make more children and get your $100,000,” he joked, referencing the government’s newborn cash grant programme. He also affirmed that the government will continue to ensure students receive free school books, uniforms, and financial support through the Because We Care initiative.
He also highlighted ongoing improvements in internet connectivity for hinterland villages, stating that soon, every Indigenous community will be able to connect to the worldwide web.
Phillips issued a strong call for national unity, saying: “We have to stand as One Guyana, whether you are East Indian, Amerindian, African, Chinese, White, Mixed, or Portuguese. All of we are one.”
He contrasted the PPP/C’s record with that of the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) coalition, accusing the previous administration of squandering taxpayers’ money and lacking a clear vision for Guyana. He stated that the other political parties have no plan for Guyana, arguing that most of their leaders lack integrity and that one of them owes millions of United States dollars in taxes.
“We need responsible people to run this country. We need respectable people to run this country. For the last five years, we had a President and Ministers who were respected throughout the world and Guyana,” Phillips asserted.
Phillips concluded by previewing the PPP/C’s 2025–2030 manifesto, promising even more infrastructure, investment, and inclusive development in all corners of the country.

According to him, Guyana is set to experience even greater development over the next five years, as the focus remains not only on making promises but on fulfilling them.
“The future will get brighter under the PPP/C,” he affirmed, urging residents to “get on board” and be part of the progress.
Making a case for another term in office, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, emphasised that the PPP/C is committed to grassroots politics and community-driven development.
“You know you have a listening government,” he reminded, pointing out several issues raised by residents of the region that have already been addressed by the administration.
“We are a different party. What we say we will do for you; you can rest assured that it will be delivered. We have surpassed our manifesto commitments.”
According to him, in the PPP/C’s next term in office, Region One can expect the development of more roads, the allocation of house lots, and improved access to potable water.
“When you go and vote on September 1–we want you to vote for the party that you know has always had the hinterland and Amerindian brothers and sisters at heart. A party that has always been consistent in its message,” Croal stated.
Meanwhile, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, urged young people not to be misled by the other political parties.
“They can’t lay out a clear vision for you, so what exactly are you supporting? What are you voting for?” she asked, emphasising that the PPP/C remains committed to Guyana’s continued development.
She cautioned them to be careful and not take a chance on a party that could set their community back by decades. According to her, the progress made under the PPP/C is clear and evident to everyone.