THE People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has said that on the significant occasion of the 42nd Anniversary of Guyana’s Independence it joins all Guyanese at home and abroad in appropriate observances of this milestone.

However, the party has charged that no one can doubt that the political climate in this country has deteriorated as a result of the lack of continuous political dialogue and earnest attempts to implement decisions flowing from whatever limited dialogue there has been.

It accused the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration of being content with occupying all political space and remembers other stakeholders only at times of heightened crisis.

“The PNCR on this occasion has not been moved to register this catalogue of difficulties and challenges merely for partisan political reasons but more particularly as part of an effort to force this nation to do some sober reflection on how to reach a determination of what political road lies ahead. Because the Party has made an assessment of these difficulties, it has over the last decade, been working very hard on plans and programmes, which if heeded and taken on board, can help Guyana to emerge from its current problems and begin the process of fulfilling the promise which was clear at the dawn of Independence,” the party contended.

The PNCR said it is convinced that if the various political forces and stakeholders can reach national consensus on programmes to address various issues listed above, then there is no earthly reason why real development cannot take place in this country so that subsequent celebrations of Independence can occur without being overshadowed by such menacing and deep seated problems as a lack of political dialogue, economic stagnation and serious security problem.

“As we observe the 42nd anniversary of independence therefore the PNCR reiterates its position that the problems facing us are not insuperable and can be overcome by consensus, open political dialogue and an appropriate system of governance and that these can ensure real development and prosperity of Guyana.”