PPP hails Amerindians on Heritage Day
It is with an abundance of pride, the People’s
Progressive Party (PPP) recognizes the improved environment of
the indigenous people of Guyana, in observance of Amerindian Heritage
Month 2003.
The late General Secretary and President Dr. Cheddi Jagan was
determined to transform the lives of the indigenous people and
demonstrate the Party’s desire by ensuring adequate attention
was given to their development upon the election of the PPP/Civic
in 1992.
In accordance with the struggle of the PPP, numerous measures
were put in place to end marginalisation and reduce the impact
of poverty that existed among the Amerindian people. The PPP in
admiration of the significant progress in their self-governance,
education, health, housing, communication and land demarcation,
among other areas under the PPP/Civic Government, is convinced
that continuing efforts will further signal the interest in respect
to the continued improvement of their living conditions.
The achievements made over the years have placed Guyana prominently
among countries which places the development of its indigenous
people high on the agenda. Amerindians are now in the police force,
enjoying scholarships inside and outside of Guyana, attending
Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), among other significant
positions in different areas of the academic and professional
fields.
We continue to recognize the contributions made by our first people
through their hard work and sacrifice, their perseverance, innovation
and creative skills. Generally, one cannot address the current
state of development of the indigenous people in our country without
reference to their ‘absolute neglect’ just over a
decade ago by the then People’s National Congress (PNC)
administration.
As the party which enjoys the largest support from Amerindians,
we see the indigenous people as important to our collective history
and their development is necessary if there is going to be continued
good governance. The party supports the government in its continued
efforts to bring social and economic luxury, among the people
of Guyana, including the Amerindians,
The PPP once again salutes Amerindians on the occasion of Amerindian
Heritage Day (September 10) and Amerindian Heritage Month 2003.
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Sunday,
September 14, 2003