UN General Assembly
2019

In the face of greater constraints in access to concessional resources, our growth has instead reinforced the need for fiscal prudence and stability to achieve our core national objectives, including the continued reduction of the burden of poverty and the provision of increased and equitable access to all basic social services, particularly with respect to education and health for all our citizens. This reality constrains us to be very studied in our approaches, and we reiterate the call for vulnerability to be taken into account as a valid criterion in determining development progress. In the political realm, Guyana’s strong record of achievements at the national and international levels is compelling. Much progress has been made in consolidating democratic norms and the rule of law. The rights and freedoms of all citizens are respected. In this regard, it is also evident that considerable progress realized under the coalition Government cannot be taken for granted. Since coming to office, local and regional elections, which had been held in abeyance for more than two decades, have been held twice within four years.