Granger to make Corentyne the “cutting edge” of the economy".

The APNU+AFC Coalition on Sunday unveiled several policies and offered assurances that it would put in place if it wins the next elections.

Massive APNU AFC crowd in former PPP stronghold.

The party took its Unity Rally to the Corentyne Village of Whim and brought out thousands of Berbicians and other citizens.

Both David Granger and Moses Nagamootoo, the coalition’s Presidential and Prime Ministerial Candidates respectively promised residents that not only will an APNU+AFC government make the Corentyne safer with special emphasis on piracy but will make the region the “cutting edge” of the economy.

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Crime has been one of the major issues affecting the Corentyne region for years.

The coalition also promised a possible 50% reduction in the Berbice Bridge toll and continued support for the sugar and rice industries along with other entrepreneurial initiatives. The coalition made it clear that the sugar industry will not be closed.

Moses Nagamootoo APNU AFC Prime Ministerial candidate

Granger paid special attention to security and said the ruling Party has taken Corentyne for granted for way too long, regarding it as a
vote farm while the region continues to suffer at the hands of criminals. He said residents have been migrating in droves to other parts of the country and across the world.

He promised to tackle the high incidents of traffic accidents, eradicate piracy and improve police response time to emergencies and everyday criminal activity.  


“I have come back to Corentyne with a sense of vision to clean up this mess that the PPP has left,” Granger said as he rolled out his own plan for economic development of the region and the country at large.

APNU AFC Presidential Candidate David Granger

Mr. Granger reiterated his plan for improvement of education. He said the APNU+AFC plans to create value added enterprises which is expected to increase employment and generate more revenue. He said Corentyne is an unhappy place for many with the frequent incidents of suicide but noted it is an issue an APNU+AFC government will also seek to address.

Meanwhile, Mr. Nagamootoo who defended his political career as one characterized by honesty and humility told the home crowd that the coalition will formalize a code of conduct for all its ministers and public officials to ensure they serve the will of the Guyanese people with respect.

He promised too that the coalition will set a date for the holding of long overdue local government elections, increasing public servants salary by 10% and increase old age pension within the first 100 days in office.

Nagamootoo also spoke of opening lands in the region for various types of agricultural initiatives. The coalition speakers were adamant that the ruling Party has mismanaged the country and fostered racial hostility but says its national unity government will deliver a better life for all Guyanese.

Filed: 30th March 2015 from http://newssourcegy.com/