President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that all citizens can look forward to better lives under a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration.
The party’s presidential candidate this evening delivered a very passionate speech in front on Freedom House on Main Street in the country’s oldest town – New Amsterdam – at a meeting hosted by the PPP/C.
“And what do the people of New Amsterdam want? Like anywhere else, you want safer communities,” President Ali explained.
He said as part of an improved security system, the government will be installing cameras on every utility poll in the township to enhance security.
The President went on to speak about other desires of citizens, assuring that under the PPP/C, they will be fulfilled.
“You want a life of affordability, one in which you can go to the markets, to the supermarkets, and afford to full your basket, one in which you can afford to give your children a bright and beautiful life, one in which you can live a life of decency and comfort, one in which you can retire in dignity, one in which you know the government will not only increase salaries and pensions and grants, but one in which the government will create more opportunities, reduce the taxes, increase your disposable income, and give you back more in your pocket. You want a life of affordability, so that if you want to go to Georgetown, you now go toll-free,” President Ali said, noting that some of those desires are already being fulfilled.
Now persons have in excess of 200 less taxes than they had five years ago.
Noting that an affordable life is a desire of all, President Ali explained that the goal is to ensure that everyone can own their own homes.
Homeownership will become cheaper, easier, and more accessible, the President promised.
“You must be able to own your own home, not only own your own land, and we are going to invest to ensure that we have enough land developed, so that every family who needs a house, can get a house. But far more important than that, is about you building your home, and owning your home. That is why your next PPP/Civic government will transfer resources directly to you, so you can build your own home.”
Those who are desirous of owning a small business, the President said, will be assisted in their efforts of doing so. According to president Ali, the government will co-invest with the banking sector, so that interest rate for small loans will be drastically reduced.
“We will lend at zero percent, we will give more small business development loans, we will help you in financial planning, we will help you in the development of technology.”
The Head of State did not shy away from acknowledging that everyone desires to have more money in their pockets.
“How do you get more money in your pocket? We are going to give you the best education, without any one of you spending a single cent,” he said.
President Ali also promised the best healthcare for persons which will be cost free. Additionally improved infrastructure, reduced taxes and an expanded income base are among plans for the future.
He said the government will be creating new opportunities which will translate to more jobs and enable the town and neighbouring communities to be empowered.
President Ali alluded to the fact that all of the other political parties on the campaign trail are only. proposing salary increases and handouts.
“While they speak only about salary, we are speaking about something much bigger,” the President emphasised.
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