GuyanaLocal NewsNewsRegional Guyana now stands on the cusp of a much-improved economic future – Sanders by Barbados Today 02/08/2020 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 02/08/2020 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 223 The following statement on the Guyana Elections Result was issued this evening by Sir Ronald Sanders: The result of the March 2nd elections, announced five months after they were held, is a triumph for democracy in Guyana. That it has taken so long and put the Guyanese people through so much emotional distress and tension, is most unfortunate. But, we must be thankful that the process has been peaceful so far, and look forward to wise heads continuing to prevail on all sides. Guyana now stands on the cusp of a much-improved economic future, with all the social benefits that should flow to all the Guyanese people. I congratulate President Irfaan Ali and the PPP for their success at these elections. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians But, the result should not be an occasion for triumphalism by the PPP. Instead, it should be regarded as cause for celebration by all of Guyana, as the country takes its first steps up the ladder of expectation of a new prosperity in which every person in Guyana must be included. There are, of course, many disappointed APNU-AFC supporters. This happens in every contest. However, there need not be absolute winners and absolute losers. In the coming weeks and months, the new PPP administration should establish modalities for participation in all government institutions by each ethnic group, so that none feel neglected or left behind, and all become involved in the charting the nation’s future and building it. Editor’s Note: Sir Ronald Sanders is a veteran Caribbean diplomat who wrote extensively over the last five months urging respect for democracy and the rule of law in Guyana.  As the Dean of the Caribbean Ambassadors at the Organization of American States (OAS), he was influential in maintaining the Organization’s role in the Guyana elections process and its aftermath. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Rizwan, Salman spearhead record run chase 13/02/2025 Pride take upper hand on Scorpions 13/02/2025 Record budget unveiled as revenue projections fall short 13/02/2025