Opposition Parliamentarian Geeta Chandan-Edmond has expressed her full support for the “positive measures” outlined in the 2025 National Budget and has encouraged her colleagues to back the fiscal plan.
Chandan-Edmond, a member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), started her debate by noting that both sides of the house should be on the same page for Guyana and its people.
“I believe that these proceedings should not descend into a shouting match but should be characterised by civility and a willingness to consider each other’s perspective,” the opposition parliamentarian posited.
According to Chandan-Edmond, this year’s fiscal plan captured some of the aspirations of the people and translated them into actionable measures.
“While I sit on the opposition benches, I must say this, I see no reason why this budget should be a source of division in this House,” she remarked.
She noted that measures in the budget can and should be supported by all sides, as it speaks to the heart of what government is about, “improving the lives of our people.” “I lend my full support to the positive budgetary measures of this budget.”
Furthermore, she stated that the debate should rise above the fray and put the interests of the people first.
Chandan-Edmond highlighted several measures in the budget as commendable, including the One Guyana Digital School initiative, the transformative gas-to-energy project, and the planned abolition of fees at the Demerara and Berbice River bridges once the new structures are completed.
