–President Ali says, as PPP/C introduces Manifesto ‘grounded in careful planning, strategic, realistic vision’
–anchored in building out Guyana, supporting all Guyanese, particularly country’s most vulnerable groups

AFFIRMING that Guyana’s future rests on “actionable and achievable policies” rather than empty rhetoric, President Dr. Irfaan Ali painted the next five years under his government as a period that results in economic transformation and social upliftment.

The President on Monday joined Vice-President and People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and other Cabinet members to unveil what he branded as the party’s “blueprint for development”.

President Ali firmly stated: “I want to make it clear: This is not a wish list; it is not empty rhetoric. This is a declaration of intent; it is a blueprint for development, and importantly, it is a pact with the people. This is not about sound bites and one-liners. This is about actionable, achievable policies and programmes all aimed at uplifting the lives of every single Guyanese.”
The Manifesto, the President stressed, has been crafted over the years rather than in the heat of an election period, and it outlines regional development plans, infrastructure projects and policies aimed at household empowerment and small-business growth.

He said the goal is to ensure prosperity and stability at every level of society, with economic resilience built into the framework to withstand global circumstances.
On that note, Dr. Ali said that the Manifesto is in keeping with macroeconomic fundamentals.
Given what is going around the world, such as global conflicts and market volatility, the President said that policies must be crafted with the international context in mind, and that is what the PPP/C’s Manifesto has done.

Further, he echoed his government’s commitment to understanding further challenges and how it can be mitigated.
“Over the last five years, we have been listening, going to the community and listening so our partners in this time, you the people of Guyana, you are [in] this front [and] centre,” President Ali said.

Firmly stating that the PPP/C has gotten all of its promises done, the President outlined a future with further developments in agriculture, housing, education, power efficiency etc.
“The plan is about development; advancing every Guyanese, advancing every sector, creating opportunities for every sector, incentivising the system to promote growth, expand businesses, create jobs and develop our country,” he said.

MODERN GUYANA
Dr. Ali outlined his government’s vision for a modern Guyana, noting that the nation must be digitally ready if it hopes to compete on the world stage.
He presented the digital transformation as central to national development, as he emphasised that deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools at scale will be essential to unlocking new opportunities.

Pointing to the impending rollout of the national digital identification (ID) card, the President hailed the programme as fast, efficient, and seamless.
The Head of State noted that he became the first Guyanese to receive his digital ID, symbolising the dawn of a new era.

But the President went further, pointing to the benefits of this programme, noting that it will bring all citizens onto one platform and bar human bias.
The President stated that the government has crafted a “carefully calculated plan”, as efforts are already underway to develop a regional port in Charity, with investment in the coconut industry and the coffee industry.

The regional port will be linked to the Caribbean, so that Guyana can ship directly from Charity to the Caribbean.
Turning his attention to Region Three, the President pointed to the Wales Gas-to-Energy project among other developments.
Shifting his focus to health, the government plans on building out the sector even further, aside from several regional hospitals that have been launched and offers quality services to thousands of citizens.

The President stated that the health system will be responsive to the particular situations on the ground that may arise.
The government will continue to incentivise the private sector, helping them to build out their facilities so that Guyana can become an attractive destination for health tourism.
The government aims to modernise agriculture by reducing costs, increasing yields, and supporting farmers with infrastructure and technology, President Ali stated.
He also touted investment in prawn production, and building out the hatching and production capacity in the poultry industry.

UPLIFTING ALL GUYANESE
The President spoke about how the PPP/C government will continue to work assiduously to lift all Guyanese from their current position.
Meaning, if you are a citizen that does not own a house, the government will ensure that you get the house lot, he said.
“We do not promise; we deliver!” the President firmly stated, adding that the Manifesto’s foundation is putting the people first.
“This plan is based on equality for all,” he affirmed, noting that development will continue to be felt throughout the coast to the hinterland.
Inclusiveness, stamping out corruption, building out environmental stewardship and keeping the nation’s territorial integrity intact are also on the government’s agenda, President Ali stated.
“We have the track record; we have the global touch, the international recognition, the international partnership and international respect to keep Guyana safe,” he said.

2030 AND BEYOND
“We’re not only thinking about 2030 (alone), we have to optimise the opportunity for our oil-and-gas sector, so we can extend the life of the sector,” President Ali stated, as he pointed out that oil production is expected to sky rocket to 1.7 million barrels per day.

Further, the President said that the sugar industry will not be abandoned.
This position is a stark contrast from other parties which have outright stated that the industry will be downsized, possibly putting thousands of sugar workers once again on the breadline.
“It is going to be viable, and integrated in our economy,” he said.

On the creative industry, the President noted there will be continued support for Guyana’s local talent.
The government also pledged its support to the religious community.

Even as the government touts its support to developing every aspect of society, the President affirmed there will be no new taxes.
“None of our plans factor in any increase in taxes, increase in fees, increase in licence fees, mortgage, increase in water, electricity… and there will not be an increase,” Dr. Ali said.
As the government aims to build a strong and inclusive society, the Head of State said that the most vulnerable groups will receive further support.

Calling all Guyanese to rally behind the PPP/C, the President said, “Let us build together, our manifesto begins with our promise, but it ends with your calling.”
As he urged youths to seize the future, he told them the PPP/C’s manifesto is their launchpad.