WHEN President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced at the Christmas Village launch that “everything the government says shall come to pass”, he wasn’t just using festive language; he was stating a fact supported by five years of real results.
The change of Main Street into a centre of unity and commerce reflects the wider change happening across Guyana, where promises have consistently turned into prosperity.
The PPP/C administration’s history shows a strong commitment to follow through. Since 2020, the government has provided $100,000 cash grants to every adult citizen, reintroduced the “Because We Care” school grant, and significantly raised wages and pensions.
These steps are not mere symbols but also represent real wealth sharing from extraordinary economic growth.
The Ministry of Finance’s 2025 mid-year report indicates an overall real GDP growth of 7.5 per cent and a non-oil sector growth of 13.8 per cent, the fifth consecutive year of growth outside the oil sector.
Infrastructure development offers clear proof of promises kept. The opening of the new Demerara River Bridge, named after Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, stands alongside new roads, hospitals, schools, and housing projects being developed across the nation.
The Christmas Village has also transformed into the “One Guyana Supermarket”, providing a space for small and medium businesses to display local products and talent, showing the kind of practical economic support the administration values.
Critics who doubt the government’s promises overlook measurable improvements in various sectors. The education budget has risen from $53 billion to $185 billion, funding free tuition, scholarships, and training programmes like the Board of Industrial Training.
Over 60,000 new jobs have been created, and more than 300 taxes and fees set by the APNU+AFC dministration have been removed. Rice farmers receive millions in support, while the tourism sector has grown with hundreds of new airline seats and more flights from existing carriers.
Vice-President Jagdeo rightly notes that “the real test comes in who delivers”.
The PPP/C’s careful planning, seen in national development strategies and low-carbon projects, has restored economic stability, and allowed for continued success.
When President Ali promises that commitments will be met “faster, better, and greater”, he does so from a place of proven capability, not hope.
The government’s agenda involves much more than cash transfers.
It also includes low-interest business loans, expanded school feeding programmes, women’s health services, and homeownership opportunities. This comprehensive approach to prosperity shows that promises are not made lightly; they are supported by real expertise and thoughtful planning.
As Guyanese celebrate this Christmas season, the lights on Main Street represent more than just holiday joy. They highlight a government that has consistently turned words into deeds. The evidence is clear, the PPP/C doesn’t just make promises, it fulfills them.
