PM Phillips calls on Region Three to give PPP/C ‘super majority’ on Sept. 1

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Sunday electrified the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) rally in Stewartville, Region Three, urging thousands of supporters to transform their overwhelming show of support into a “super majority” at the September 1 General and Regional Elections.

Addressing what he described as the “biggest gathering Region Three has ever seen”, the Prime Minister told the crowd that their votes in 2020 changed the trajectory of Guyana forever — ushering in five years of rapid and widespread development.

“In February 2020, we were right here in Stewartville, and we asked you to give us five years. You did. And that was the best decision you made in your political life, because your vote ensured that Region Three and the whole of Guyana enjoyed five years of sustainable development. Everything you asked for, we delivered,” Phillips declared, as the crowd erupted.

The Prime Minister listed the many ways the government kept its promises.

“You asked for roads — you got them. You asked for water treatment plants — you got them. You asked for schools — and you got five new secondary schools right here in Region Three. Across the country, we built 42 secondary schools, 45 primary schools, and 67 nursery schools in just five years. Thousands of teachers were trained, and today you can walk into any hospital or health centre and receive the same level of care,” Phillips said.

He reminded supporters that the PPP/C’s 2020 manifesto was not empty words but a contract with the people. “We told you what we would do, and we did it,” he said, pointing to new infrastructure such as the soon-to-be-opened Demerara River Crossing and the bridge in Linden. “The opposition spoke about plans, they dreamed about bridges — but they never built them. We built them.”

Phillips underscored the PPP/C’s philosophy of shared prosperity, reminding the gathering that key services remain free under the government’s stewardship.

“Education is free, healthcare is free, bridges are free. That is how we share prosperity in this country,” he said.

The Prime Minister also pointed to significant financial relief and economic progress. “We increased the income tax threshold by 100% in the last five years. We raised public sector wages by more than 40%. As Guyana’s economy grows, we are making sure more money goes into your pocket — that is our commitment.”

In sharp criticism of the opposition, Phillips dismissed APNU+AFC as unfit to govern.

“APNU is a waste of time. AFC is a dead beat. One candidate is already sanctioned, and Guyana will not vote for a sanctioned man. And then there is Aubrey Norton — fired by Desmond Hoyte, fired by the University of Guyana, and even fired by David Granger. How can you put the future of this country in the hands of a man who can’t even hold down a job?” the Prime Minister asked, drawing loud jeers from the audience.

Phillips ended his rallying call by reminding supporters that their votes were the key to ensuring Guyana’s continued transformation.

“Your vote is the most powerful weapon you have — and we respect it. It is your vote, combined with our hard work, that has brought us this far. But to deliver more for you, we need five more years. Let us convert this tsunami into a super majority on September 1 — before bird wife wake up,” Phillips said to laughter and cheers.