A democratic form of government is self-rule by the people through elected representatives who are to ideally enact the will of the people concerning the affairs of the country. In modern society, democracy is the noblest form of government, as well as the most precarious, because its efficaciousness relies solely on the participation of the [...]
by Peter R. Ramsaroop This column explores initiatives to improve the business climate of our nation and make Guyana Open for Business a reality. Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA, Chairman, RoopGroup/CariAir In our last column we talked at length about the freedom from want and the necessity of creating real jobs that will propel our economy [...]
By Peter R. Ramsaroop Much has been made in the media recently about the various forces that are shaping and reshaping, grouping and regrouping to help stir our political climate from the quagmire it has become. In this process, we would do well to ask ourselves what is the fundamental aim of any political force? [...]
There comes a point in the history of every country that its citizens must take upon themselves the burden of forming a decent and upstanding nation. Ideally, this happens during the early years of development and is not lost in the growth process. However, sometimes-good intentions do get lost in the shuffle of bureaucracy and [...]
The highly regarded philosopher John Stuart Mill once said, “The despotism of custom is everywhere the standing hindrance to human advancement.” Seldom has this phrase been more true than with our dear country Guyana in the last few decades. As citizens we have sat idly on the sidelines and watched as our children have become [...]
By Peter Ramsaroop In the height of the Cold War and the economic malaise of the 1970s, Nobel-prize winning economists Milton & Rose Friedman co-wrote a popular work entitled Free to Choose which brought economics and an understanding of free markets into the popular press. Known as a founder of the Chicago School of Economists, [...]
2011 Christmas Message – Vision Guyana
GPP Releases Economic Blueprint after road tour to all regions – Proposes Expanded City with Economic Zones–scheduled to brief the Private Sector Commission Wed 22nd June 2011- the goal is also to integrate plan into JOPP.
Former First Minister of Amerindian Affairs under President (Dr.) Jagan partners with GPP to continue to advocate for the people of the Hinterland and the new programs necessary to improve their lives
GPP Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month in the United States – Thanks the Non-Resident Guyanese for their contributions to their Homeland
Guyana’s People Partnership (GPP) Independence Day Message – GUYANA@45 – A Midlife Crisis
GPP Executives Discuss Guyana Economics and Security
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