‘The power is in your X’ – Ramson Jr. rallies Guyanese to support PPP/C for continued progress

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. has called on citizens to continue supporting the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, asserting that their vote drives the country’s developmental projects.

Speaking at a recent public rally, at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, Ramson Jr. delivered a clear message to his audience: “The power is in your X,” a reference to the ‘X’ placed on the ballot paper during elections.

He linked the successful implementation of key national projects directly to the public’s vote, framing it as a contract between the electorate and the governing party. The minister highlighted the new Demerara Harbour Bridge as a prime example of a promise fulfilled by the PPP/C administration.

He told supporters that they should recognise that their vote made it possible every time they drive over the new structure.

“Every time you pass the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, I want you to know you built that with your X,” he stated.

“We said we would build that bridge, and we did it.”

The new bridge is a cornerstone of the government’s infrastructure programme. Linking the east and west banks of the Demerara River is intended to ease traffic congestion and support economic growth.

Ramson Jr. also cited the “Because We Care” cash grant as a testament to the party’s commitment to social welfare. The programme, which provides financial assistance to parents for their children’s education, has seen a significant increase in value under the current administration.

The grant has grown from an initial $10,000 to $55,000, a move the minister said was made possible by the voters’ decision to return the party to power. The increase is a key plank of the government’s policy platform, designed to reduce families’ financial burden.

The minister’s comments come as Guyana prepares for its next electoral cycle with Regional and General Elections set for September 1, 2025.