The progress must continue -
Written by DEAN CLEMENT
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:27
Chronicle -
IN what must be described as a wide-ranging speech delivered at the ceremonial opening of the nation’s 10th Parliament, President Donald Ramotar has outlined what can be described as his vision for the country’s future development.
In fact, he visited every facet, ranging from the nation’s economy and its current positive position, to the need for Guyana to expand its economic and trade contacts with the world’s emerging economies, among other very important highlights.
As was expected, and as he has done numerous times since assuming the presidency, he has once again offered his willingness to work with the political opposition, whilst calling for cooperation in the interest of the nation’s progress and development.
However, he warned against gridlock, while strongly emphasising that the government will not be held to ransom.
By now, most Guyanese would have observed the President’s sincerity, business-like approach, and promptness in confronting the important issues, particularly in this epochal period of the country’s political history. He has been in constant discussions with the principals in attempts at establishing mechanisms for consensual dialogue that will pave the way for action on the issues that face the nation.
Experienced politician that he is, he has alluded to the differences there are, but assures that with genuineness and honesty, there will be results. Such heartening assurances should be the catalyst for the Opposition to get on board and not indulge in any dangerous power play that will obliterate chances for cooperative efforts, thus leading to GRIDLOCK.
The latter will not accrue to the benefit of any side of the political divide, and the Guyanese people and nation as a whole. In fact, the nation stands to lose, should such a political malaise be allowed to occur; and, future generations will not judge those who will be responsible for such a self-defeating posture, especially when realising that it ought not to have taken place.
One only has to observe similar behaviour on the part of the Republicans in the United States House of Representatives, which majority they control, and note that gridlock has been responsible for the economic recovery efforts not being at full pace as they should by this time.
Every single recovery strategy/programme that President Obama has promulgated, the Republicans have objected to, simply because they are bent on denying him the prospects of a second term.
Absolutely, President Donald Ramotar and his government want to get on with the business of the nation’s transformation. So much has been achieved since the PPP/C has been in office, that it would be a terrible mistake and travesty, on the part of the opposition, to stymie such great works from which thousands of their constituents would have benefited.
Just look at the great strides in the housing sector that have given homes to so many thousands; the improved roads; a modern health sector that is today providing better health care delivery services to the nation, even in areas where none had before existed.
Then there is the education sector, that has evidenced hundreds of new schools being built and refurbished, and with hinterland areas now benefiting from this modern development. These are only a basic sample of the plethora of socio-economic developments that have happened in this advancing nation.
Supporters of both opposition parties must let their leaders know that such progress must continue.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:28
Written by DEAN CLEMENT
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:27
Chronicle -
IN what must be described as a wide-ranging speech delivered at the ceremonial opening of the nation’s 10th Parliament, President Donald Ramotar has outlined what can be described as his vision for the country’s future development.
In fact, he visited every facet, ranging from the nation’s economy and its current positive position, to the need for Guyana to expand its economic and trade contacts with the world’s emerging economies, among other very important highlights.
As was expected, and as he has done numerous times since assuming the presidency, he has once again offered his willingness to work with the political opposition, whilst calling for cooperation in the interest of the nation’s progress and development.
However, he warned against gridlock, while strongly emphasising that the government will not be held to ransom.
By now, most Guyanese would have observed the President’s sincerity, business-like approach, and promptness in confronting the important issues, particularly in this epochal period of the country’s political history. He has been in constant discussions with the principals in attempts at establishing mechanisms for consensual dialogue that will pave the way for action on the issues that face the nation.
Experienced politician that he is, he has alluded to the differences there are, but assures that with genuineness and honesty, there will be results. Such heartening assurances should be the catalyst for the Opposition to get on board and not indulge in any dangerous power play that will obliterate chances for cooperative efforts, thus leading to GRIDLOCK.
The latter will not accrue to the benefit of any side of the political divide, and the Guyanese people and nation as a whole. In fact, the nation stands to lose, should such a political malaise be allowed to occur; and, future generations will not judge those who will be responsible for such a self-defeating posture, especially when realising that it ought not to have taken place.
One only has to observe similar behaviour on the part of the Republicans in the United States House of Representatives, which majority they control, and note that gridlock has been responsible for the economic recovery efforts not being at full pace as they should by this time.
Every single recovery strategy/programme that President Obama has promulgated, the Republicans have objected to, simply because they are bent on denying him the prospects of a second term.
Absolutely, President Donald Ramotar and his government want to get on with the business of the nation’s transformation. So much has been achieved since the PPP/C has been in office, that it would be a terrible mistake and travesty, on the part of the opposition, to stymie such great works from which thousands of their constituents would have benefited.
Just look at the great strides in the housing sector that have given homes to so many thousands; the improved roads; a modern health sector that is today providing better health care delivery services to the nation, even in areas where none had before existed.
Then there is the education sector, that has evidenced hundreds of new schools being built and refurbished, and with hinterland areas now benefiting from this modern development. These are only a basic sample of the plethora of socio-economic developments that have happened in this advancing nation.
Supporters of both opposition parties must let their leaders know that such progress must continue.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:28