Dear Editor,
The “One Guyana” policy embraces the idea of one country (a unifying national societal goal), one people (evolving a common set of values and aspirations), and one future (where there are possibilities for everyone to achieve the good life). This policy also recognizes and sustains the ethnic-based core religious and cultural values, which will exist in harmony with the emerging mainstream value system. Despite this novel policy initiative aimed at moving away from the past failed attempts at societal integration and harmony, there are opposition forces that denigrate this approach by producing false narratives.
As part of the rebuilding effort, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo supported one of the hardest working members of the PPPC and a former Cabinet minister of Housing as the 2020 Presidential candidate. Irfaan Ali’s Presidency has exceeded expectations. He is a President who readily connects with the people at all levels. His “One Guyana” is a revolutionary idea which, if fully operationalized, could become a major catalyst of positive change in the political landscape of Guyana. Bringing Guyanese together and reducing disparities will usher in the advancement of the common good for everyone. One vehicle to help realize “One Guyana” policy goal is the forthcoming Cricket Carnival.
While Jagdeo admits that they had made mistakes in the past, they also did not allow these to deter nor detract from moving the country forwards. Under Irfaan Ali’s Presidency, the sharp focus on implementing transformative projects that began under Jagdeo’s leadership, continues to gather momentum which will change the social and economic landscape and likely to usher Guyana fully into the 21st century with the real possibility of achieving the good life for all Guyanese.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tara Singh