— applauds transformational achievements under PPP/C Government

AS President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s administration enters its fifth year, the head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has praised the government’s remarkable track record across education, infrastructure, diplomacy, and sustainable development led by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

Despite COVID-19 disruptions during the first two years, Khan explained that the PPP/C government prioritised a massive educational uplift.
“Over 39 new secondary schools were built during Ali’s term including the commissioning of the De Willem Secondary School in Region Three and the opening of a modern Technical Centre at GTI. In the hinterland alone, 79 schools were constructed and 54 are currently underway, 16 of which are secondary schools, alongside digital connectivity for 158 schools and library installations benefitting thousands,” Khan highlighted.

He said enhanced infrastructure also included primary schools such as Victoria Lily in Region Three and dormitories at Leonora Secondary.
Meanwhile, in infrastructure and economic growth, Khan said a landmark 2.65 km Demerara River Bridge connecting Nandy Park to La Grange will soon be commissioned to boost commerce and connectivity. He labelled it a “turning point” and a catalyst for industrial growth in Region Three.
Further, he noted that the 2025 budget allocated funding for transportation, energy diversification, SME support, agro-processing, drainage systems, and sustainable tourism — anchoring economic momentum in Region Three.

“President Ali’s vision for Region Three as a future engine of national growth is anchored on agriculture, logistics, and ecotourism,” Khan said in support of President Ali’s second term in office.
The PPP/C government garnered praise from Khan for the President’s stance at the UN Summit on climate finance, especially Guyana’s carbon-credit deal with Hess and commitment to preserving 80 per cent of its forests.

Guyana’s proactive defence of its territorial integrity, working with international bodies to peacefully resolve border tensions, earned strong support from the R3PSInc Head.
Additionally, Khan voiced full support for the President’s message of inclusive growth, highlighting non-oil sector advancement, universal secondary education, free tertiary access, housing, health services, and infrastructure like the Demerara River Bridge and bypass road projects.

He also underscored the launch of the Local Content App and enhanced access to credit for SMEs as transformative enablers for private-sector growth.
Reflecting on this era of transformation, Halim Khan said: “The completion of this bridge shows what is possible when leadership, vision, and execution come together… Region Three is on the rise, and this bridge is central to unlocking its full potential. It’s not just a project — it’s a legacy.”

He added: “The strides made in housing, healthcare, and education are life-changing… universal secondary education and tuition-free university access will ensure that no child is left behind.”
Khan also highlighted that the PPP/C’s people-centred policies reach every citizen: “It’s prosperity from the cradle to the grave — education because we care cash grant, the feeding programme so children do not go hungry, and an agriculture sector that has earned world recognition for its ability to feed our people with healthy food.”

He continued: “Look at housing — over 50,000 house lots have been distributed, especially to young people aged 20–35. There are low-income houses and young professional houses, all aimed at raising our standard of living with affordable, low-interest rates. The new Demerara River Bridge will be free, with no toll, ensuring equal access for all.”

Underscoring the government’s global standing, Khan stated: “This is strong leadership — not only recognised in Guyana but throughout the Caribbean and globally. Under President Ali’s leadership, Guyana has become the world’s fastest-growing economy. Dr. Irfaan Ali is a true statesman, the world’s best president, and he deserves another five years to make Guyana the greatest country of all times.”

“From swift recovery following COVID-19 disruptions to delivering unprecedented educational expansion, infrastructure modernisation, economic diversification, climate leadership, and global diplomacy, President Ali’s five-year PPP/C administration has reshaped Guyana — and especially Region Three. The R3PSInc and the private sector are firmly in support; the collaborative achievements of government and business are setting a powerful precedent,” Khan explained.

He stated that the government’s record is clear and undeniable. Khan emphasised that the PPP/C administration promised progress and has delivered it — in schools, roads, jobs, and communities across Guyana.

Further, Khan underscored that Region Three stands as living proof of what strong leadership and public-private collaboration can achieve when people and progress come first.