Georgetown, Guyana — August 15, 2025

With the September 1 general election nearing, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues to lead the narrative through impactful updates and visible promise-delivery. In the past two days, two significant developments were revealed: the return of healthcare workers through improved compensation, and major utility improvements for the East Coast of Demerara. These announcements reaffirm PPP/C’s credibility and starkly contrast the opposition’s lack of presence.

1. Nurses Returning: A Bold Health Sector Promise

At a well-attended event in Alexander Village, President Irfaan Ali confidently declared that nurses and healthcare professionals who had left Guyana for better pay will return—enticed by enhanced salaries and benefits. This commitment is matched by the administration’s ongoing expansion of health services: since 2020, four new hospitals have been completed while eight more are currently under construction. To maintain and extend these gains, the country requires roughly 6,000 new healthcare workers. The government is therefore combining hiring efforts with training programs to meet this demand.

This announcement is more than political rhetoric; it delivers real hope for communities and the health sector. By focusing on tangible retention strategies, PPP/C positions itself as authentic and proactive—unlike its opponents, who have yet to offer comparable solutions for healthcare recovery.

2. Infrastructure Boost for East Coast Demerara

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo unveiled ambitious infrastructure plans for the East Coast of Demerara, including:

• A new water treatment facility at Hope, modeled on the successful Shelter Belt system, to improve water distribution across coastal and hinterland areas.

• Sweeping electrical grid enhancements, replacing perilous roadside lines with durable steel towers to reduce power outages.

• Road upgrades, such as expanding the railway embankment road and improving access into Georgetown, aimed at improving safety and easing traffic congestion.

These initiatives go beyond rhetoric—they represent immediate improvements in living standards and show that PPP/C is delivering on campaign promises.

3. Strategic Value of These Announcements

As the elections draw closer, these updates are strategically timed and carry substantial weight:

• Healthcare Confidence: Ensuring nurses return reinforces the government’s commitment to quality service delivery and investment in local talent.

• Infrastructure Relevance: Improved water, reliable electricity, and safer roads are daily necessities; PPP/C’s offerings meet people’s expectations.

• Leadership Advantage: While PPP/C lays out clear plans, the opposition remains absent from these core discussions.

• Voter Mobilization: Progressive policies energize supporters and can drive turnout—especially in areas that have benefited directly.

4. A Clear Party Vision vs. Opponents’ Silence

These twin announcements—addressing both healthcare and infrastructure—showcase PPP/C’s broad, actionable strategy focused on citizen well-being. In stark contrast, opposition parties have contributed little to specifiable policy or public engagement.

Where PPP/C speaks with clarity and purpose, the opposition remains undefined and disengaged—an increasingly risky campaign posture as the vote approaches.

Conclusion

In just 48 hours, PPP/C has delivered a compelling campaign narrative centered on health and infrastructure—two core pillars of national development. These announcements underscore the party’s identity as a governing force rooted in results, not rhetoric. As Election Day approaches, PPP/C emerges not just as a political option, but as a movement of delivery. Meanwhile, opposition parties risk fading into irrelevance without comparable visibility or substance.