Georgetown: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in light of the impending Parliamentary deliberations on two critical pieces of legislation is calling on the opposition to let good sense prevail as government have a duty to ensure developing within the nation.
The party stated that it is necessary for Guyana’s to attain self-sufficiency in the energy sector, specifically in the area of renewable energy. “We wish to once again underline our support for the realization of the Amalia Falls Hydro project. This project is in keeping with our manifesto promise to the Guyanese people of providing reliable, lower cost electricity to our citizens. This will no doubt bring measured relief to all, particularly the poor.”
The PPP further noted that it will also spur on economic growth in several sectors, particularly manufacturing; ultimately creating more jobs and contribute to increased competition for our labour force thereby improving benefits for the working class.
Against this backdrop, it is easy to understand why such a project should be placed as a national priority and as such every effort must be made towards its realization.
In this regard, the amendment to the Hydro Electric Act and a motion to increase the debt ceiling will both directly impact this project.
The part underscored that it is therefore cause for concern that one of the opposition political parties has already signaled their intention of not supporting these amendments when they are presented in the National Assembly. This is despite the many publicized efforts by Government to engage the political opposition on this project.
“Such irresponsible actions no doubt sends mixed signals to the other stakeholders in this project, including the financiers and potential financiers such as the IDB as to how serious we are as a nation in realizing this initiative. “The Guyanese people must take note as surely anyone that is seriously interested in Hydropower to benefit our nation, will not operate with such reckless impunity,” the PPP stated.
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