Georgetown : Guyana’s new President David Arthur Granger has received congratulatory messages from several organisations following the official declaration by the Guyana Elections Commission yesterday, and his subsequent swearing-in at Parliament Building.
The United States Embassy in Georgetown expressed the hope that President Granger will work to repair the divisions in Guyanese society which emerged during the election period and, “will work to promote inclusive governance and national development in the best interests of all of the people of Guyana. The United States of America pledges its willingness to work collaboratively with the new government in this regard.”
Former US President Jimmy Carter also extended congratulations to President Granger, via the Carter Centre. The former US President said, “I have great expectations that the new government will reach out and promote healing and reconciliation in Guyana. It is now time for all Guyanese to unite and work together to realise the great potential of their country.”
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) also extended congratulations to President Granger, describing the occasion of the swearing-in of the nation’s eighth Executive President as ‘historic’.
“The Commission lauds the new President for a well fought campaign which focused on uniting the people of Guyana, and for the promise of an inclusionary government which ensures that the needs of all the people are met.”
The business organisation expressed confidence that the new government will encourage private investment and support the private sector “as it continues to strive for the creation of jobs and the overall development of our country”.
Other contesting parties including The United Force (TUF) and the United Republican Party (URP) have offered congratulations, as well.
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