Head of APNU David Granger has called again on the government to implement a comprehensive economic recovery plan for Region 10 and to cancel the power tariff hike which has been implemented as of July.
His office issued the following statement today:
“Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity, Brigadier David Granger, has renewed the call for a solution to the economic crisis in the Upper Demerara-Berbice Region.
Speaking at a public meeting a ‘four-corners’ in the Wismar community on Saturday night, Brigadier Granger repeated his four-point plan to deal with the issue of the electricity tariff hike. He called on President Donald Ramotar:
– to meet right away with the Regional Democratic Council and other stakeholders of Linden;
– to commit resources to implement a serious economic recovery programme;
– to introduce a menu of measures to address the environmental, broadcasting, health and other of problems plaguing Region 10;
– to cancel any increase to the electricity tariff in Linden.
Brigadier Granger called on the PPP/C administration to acknowledge that there is an economic crisis in the Region. He emphasized that A Partnership for National Unity will continue to show solidarity with Lindeners and will demand that the Central Government not proceed with the hike in electricity rates.”
