As the inaugural International Energy Conference and Expo opened yesterday, February 15, 2022, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Kingston, to much pomp and ceremony, the President’s promise of “One Guyana” was unmasked as a distant dream.
The Conference, which is being attended by heads of State, CEOs, and other VIPs, saw almost half of the country deliberately side line, amid loud protest on the outside. Aubrey Norton, Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in a press statement yesterday extended a special welcome to the attendees; encouraged them to find time to enjoy the beauty of Guyana and understand the plight of its people.
In his message Norton took the opportunity to inform the visitors that the Ali/Jagdeo regime continues to seek to dominate and control all aspects of life in Guyana. According to the PNCR Leader, the People’s Progressive Party Civic’s (PPPC) refusal to invite the Parliamentary Opposition and key stakeholders to participate in the International Energy Conference and Expo exposes the lie that there is, “One Guyana”.
“As we welcome these Heads of State and Government, they should be made aware that the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) remains committed to its call for the country’s oil wealth to be used for the benefit of all Guyanese, especially those who are less fortunate and poverty-stricken.” Norton, who is also the Chairman of APNU, assured that a Coalition Government in which the PNCR is part, will focus more on events that discuss and propose solutions to eradicate poverty, and advance social inclusion, equity and sustainable development. “If our rich natural resources cannot be used to uplift our people and transform the country urgently and comprehensively, then what will?” Norton asked.
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