PPP calls for rededication to building national unity
Stabroek News
February 23, 2004
The PPP says that on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Guyana's achievement of Republican status, it is calling on all Guyanese to rededicate themselves to building national unity, protecting democratic gains and expanding their economic and social achievements.
The party observed too that the "process of national development has gone through many ups and downs in these 34 years."
It contended that in the last 11 years the government has "expanded the democratic process and restored respect for the rights of all Guyanese. Guyana can now boast of one of the highest levels of inclusive governance in the world as a result of constitutional change, parliamentary reform and the involvement of civil society in various levels of administration". The message said that the PPP-Civic government has significantly restored the key bases of the national economy and there have been vast improvements in the areas of education, health, housing, water, electricity and other social needs but much more needs to be done.
Its message also urged all Guyanese to reject the perpetrators of organised crime and political violence and to join in efforts to maintain peace and ensure security.