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President Ramotar urges Wakenaam residents to do all in their power to keep democracy alive after May 11

Written by , Published in News, Georgetown, GINA, April 15, 2015, Source

 

With elections a mere 26 days away, residents of the Region Three island of Wakenaam were this evening  urged to do all in their power to keep their dignity and more so keep democracy alive in Guyana.

 

During a meeting which was held at San Souci junction, President Donald Ramotar told a large gathering that a lot of effort has been put into making Guyana a free country, and it is important to keep it this way.

 

 President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

 

He noted that while there are some who abuse freedom of expression and speech with no consequences, he referred to the period of time in Guyana’s history when persons were attacked for expressing themselves.

 

“Our country has progressed because we have restored democracy in Guyana, freedom of what we give our people and that is priceless, and we can’t put a price tag on that.”

 

The Head of State said gone are the days when there was only one radio station and newspaper, as he pointed out that more persons own news outfits and more private radio stations and television stations are opening.

Gone are the days too, the President said where the police, for uttering mere words lock up persons.

 

A section of the crowd that turned out at the San Souci Junction, Wakenaam for a public meeting with President Donald Ramotar.

 

Recalling an incident while campaigning for elections during the 1990s, President Ramotar said, he and other party comrades were literally thrown off of Hogg Island by police ranks and prevented from holding a meeting.

 

“Comrades that don’t happen anymore in our country, people are free to communicate their views and their ideas, and because of that our country has grown and has developed.”

 

President Ramotar noted that while this amount of freedom and democracy has been achieved, there is still more that is needed and that can be done.

 

Meanwhile the President also noted that while Guyana has seen developments in almost every other area, much more could have been achieved if the opposition who are disguising under a new name was supportive.

 

President Donald Ramotar as he addressed a large crowd at San Souci junction Wakenaam

 

President Ramotar took the time to reflect on several developmental projects which were deliberately blocked by the combined opposition.

 

Speaking of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, the President noted the importance of cheaper and more efficient energy supply for a modern state which has great potential in the manufacturing and agro-processing sector.

 

The project, he said, would provide highly paying jobs and skills training for hundreds. Mention was made too of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport expansion project, which would have been a major boost for tourism, as it would attract more international air traffic.

 

The cutting of $89 billion from the national budget, the President said, is another clear indication that the combined opposition has taken an anti-developmental stance which will hurt Guyana’s growing economy.

 

Pointing to the fact that Guyana has seen nine consecutive years of positive growth, the President said the opposition’s non-support of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill is also another clear indication that the opposition dost not have Guyana and its citizens at heart.

 

Wakenaam thrives mainly on agriculture, and President Ramotar reminded the residents that their island has great potential and that his administration will continue to work to help them realise that potential, “And we are going to build right on this Island and Leguan chip factories so that you can add value to the plantain and cassava which you produce here.”

 

Speaking to the issue of rice and the price for paddy, he told the residents that the administration is working to put a system in place to support prices, “Because we know sometimes rice is fundamentally in private sector hands, but we are going to create a system to support the prices so that farmers can have a better deal and more assistance in agriculture.”

 

The President also spoke of diversification in the agriculture sector stating that a lot can be done in the coconut industry, but in order for these and much more to be achieved, it is up to citizens now to play their role.

 

“You will decide on May 11 if our country will go forward or if it will go backward, you will have to make that decision but I warn about history not to let it repeat itself.”

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Originally Posted by Cobra:

The people of Wakenaam are waking up for the PPP. Mr. President, tell them not to make the fatal mistake and suffer the consequences of the PNC.

 

President Donald Ramotar as he addressed a large crowd at San Souci junction Wakenaam

 

 President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

 

A section of the crowd that turned out at the San Souci Junction, Wakenaam for a public meeting with President Donald Ramotar.

FM
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

The people of Wakenaam are waking up for the PPP. Mr. President, tell them not to make the fatal mistake and suffer the consequences of the PNC.

 

President Donald Ramotar as he addressed a large crowd at San Souci junction Wakenaam

 

 President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

 

A section of the crowd that turned out at the San Souci Junction, Wakenaam for a public meeting with President Donald Ramotar.

A very large crowd. Shows the support for the PPP. Twenty five more years for the PPP.

FM

RE:  "He noted that while there are some who abuse freedom of expression and speech with no consequences, he referred to the period of time in Guyana’s history when persons were attacked for expressing themselves."

 

 

HOW ABOUT WHEN THEY SHOT CRUMEWING?

 

 

ALSO, HOW ABOUT WHEN SCUMDEO WAS PREZ AND JUST BECAUSE A YOUNG LAD STUCK OUT HIS FINGER....SCUMDEO HAD HIM ARRESTED?

cain
Last edited by cain
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

The people of Wakenaam are waking up for the PPP. Mr. President, tell them not to make the fatal mistake and suffer the consequences of the PNC.

 

President Donald Ramotar as he addressed a large crowd at San Souci junction Wakenaam

 

 President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

President Donald Ramotar leading the procession to the San Souci junction where a public meeting was held

 

A section of the crowd that turned out at the San Souci Junction, Wakenaam for a public meeting with President Donald Ramotar.

A very large crowd. Shows the support for the PPP. Twenty five more years for the PPP.

 

Plus 25 more years and counting.

FM
Originally Posted by Jalil:

Last nite....

Nigel Hughes

Carl B. Greenidge

Sharma Raheem Solomon

at Amelia's ward Linden meeting.

Nigel Hughes's photo.
Nigel Hughes's photo.

Nigel Hughes's photo.
Nigel Hughes's photo.

 Aya want compare Crowd?

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:

PPP definitely taking Wakenaam.  Where is Kari?

Your fambly Mogatani and four others got busted.

Who the heck is that?  You are such an idiot!!

alena06
Originally Posted by alena06:
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:

PPP definitely taking Wakenaam.  Where is Kari?

Your fambly Mogatani and four others got busted.

Who the heck is that?  You are such an idiot!!

Hope your man is like Jagdeo.

Mitwah
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:

PPP definitely taking Wakenaam.  Where is Kari?

Your fambly Mogatani and four others got busted.

Who the heck is that?  You are such an idiot!!

Hope your man is like Jagdeo.

Shut up you pedophile...Are you still stalking REDS?

alena06
Originally Posted by alena06:
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by alena06:

PPP definitely taking Wakenaam.  Where is Kari?

Your fambly Mogatani and four others got busted.

Who the heck is that?  You are such an idiot!!

Hope your man is like Jagdeo.

Shut up you pedophile...Are you still stalking REDS?

heheheheheh! Too bad your intelligence (attitude, personality) doesn't match your face.

Mitwah

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