Uncle Ramesh settles into his chair with the census report and a smile

Bai, Uncle Ramesh See De Vision Now

So everybody complaining about de census data, saying government build too much house. Uncle Ramesh was confused at first, but den he think about it proper.

Here’s what Uncle Ramesh realize: Between 2012 and 2022:

  • Population grow by 131,719 people
  • Government build 92,233 new structures
  • Each structure hold about 3.23 people

Now de critics say “Dat’s space for 300,000 people! Dat’s TWICE what you need!”

But Uncle Ramesh ask: You rather government build LESS and den everybody complaining dey can’t get house lot? You rather we have ACTUAL housing shortage?

Uncle Ramesh remember de days when people wait 10-15 YEARS for house lot. Now government give out lots like Christmas presents, and people STILL complaining!

Uncle Ramesh translation: Government plan AHEAD instead of reacting AFTER. Dat’s called VISION, people!

De Infrastructure Will Catch Up

Critics saying “But de lots ain’t got power and water!”

Uncle Ramesh say: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is infrastructure!

De reality:

  • GPL working on expanding capacity
  • Wales Gas-to-Energy coming (yes, it delayed, but it COMING)
  • Water projects ongoing
  • Roads being built

You can’t install power lines BEFORE you allocate de land. Government doing things in ORDER. First give people de land, den build de infrastructure. Dat’s how development works!

Uncle Ramesh notice: When government DON’T give out house lots, people complain. When government DO give out house lots, people STILL complain. Can’t win!

Finally Some People Going to Court

Uncle Ramesh VERY happy to see de criminal court backlog easing. 126 cases for January-March Assizes, down from way more before.

Big cases finally getting heard:

  • 2012 schoolboy murder
  • Shonette Dover case
  • Scores of rape charges

Uncle Ramesh say: Justice delayed is justice denied, yes. But justice HAPPENING is better than justice NEVER happening. Progress is progress!

And de DPP saying backlog been dropping for FIVE YEARS straight. Dat mean government investment in judiciary WORKING.

De AG Got a Point

Uncle Ramesh see everybody criticizing AG Nandlall for blasting de magistrates. But Uncle Ramesh ask: If you pass modern laws and courts ain’t using them, whose fault is that?

Government pass legislation to help people. Courts supposed to APPLY the legislation. If courts ignoring de laws, somebody need to speak up!

Uncle Ramesh think: Maybe if courts actually USE de laws Parliament pass, AG won’t need to publicly remind them. Just saying.

Guyanese Leading Regional Organizations

Muhammad Ibrahim taking over as Director-General of IICA today. Dat’s a GUYANESE leading a major regional agricultural body!

Uncle Ramesh remember when Guyana was de poor relative in de Caribbean. Now:

  • We running regional organizations
  • We leading in oil production
  • We fastest-growing economy in de world

Uncle Ramesh proud! When last time you see small Guyana punching above its weight like this? Answer: NOW.

De Cybercrime Law Working As Intended

People crying about Stanley Basdeo getting arrested for cybercrime. Uncle Ramesh say: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!

You can’t go on social media making wild accusations, attacking people character, spreading misinformation, and den cry “free speech!” when police knock on you door.

De law apply to EVERYBODY. You want to criticize government? Fine! Do it RESPONSIBLY. Don’t make up stories, don’t defame people, don’t spread lies.

Uncle Ramesh notice de same people defending Basdeo would be FIRST to call for jail if somebody attack THEM online. Funny how that works.

President Protecting National Interests

Critics vex that President Ali won’t give details about de third-country nationals deal. Uncle Ramesh ask: Since when government supposed to negotiate international agreements in PUBLIC?

You negotiate in PRIVATE, den announce when deal is DONE. Dat’s how diplomacy works! You think USA announce every detail while they negotiating? You think China tweet their strategy?

Uncle Ramesh say: Let de government do their job. When de deal ready, they will announce it. Until den, stop demanding classified information like you work for de State Department.

Airfares Dropping Because Government Delivered

Uncle Ramesh LOVE this one. Government rehabilitate airstrips, and immediately:

  • Trans Guyana drop fares 7%
  • Air Services drop fares 9%
  • Roraima drop fares too

Dis is de free market RESPONDING to government investment! Government fix de infrastructure, private sector benefit, PEOPLE benefit.

Uncle Ramesh ask de critics: When last time opposition fix a airstrip? Uncle Ramesh will wait…

Still waiting…

Exactly.

Parliament Will Resume When Ready

EU and UK ambassadors calling for Parliament to resume. Uncle Ramesh think: Mind your business!

Guyana is a sovereign nation. We will run OUR Parliament on OUR timeline. If we need advice on how to run democracy, Uncle Ramesh will look at countries that DIDN’T colonize half de world.

De truth: Opposition walking out, not cooperating, playing politics instead of governing. When they ready to behave like adults, Parliament will resume.

Uncle Ramesh notice these same ambassadors quiet when opposition was disrupting Parliament. Now dey want to talk? Please.

Uncle Ramesh’s Bottom Line

Census show government planning AHEAD with housing (good strategy!). Courts finally clearing backlog after years of government investment (progress!). Guyanese leading regional organizations (national pride!). Airfares dropping because government delivered on infrastructure (results!).

De pattern Uncle Ramesh seeing: Government making long-term investments, critics want instant results, and when results COME, critics find something else to complain about.

Uncle Ramesh prefer it this way: Build first, explain later. Results speak louder than press conferences.

Is everything perfect? No! But show Uncle Ramesh ANY country where everything perfect. Uncle Ramesh will wait…

Still waiting…

Exactly.

Uncle Ramesh going back to enjoying he census data. At least when government do math, dey planning for GROWTH instead of DECLINE. Dat’s leadership!

🇬🇾 Keep building, Guyana. De critics will always criticize. De builders will always build.

*Reading the Other Side: De critics will say government overbuilding, cybercrime law being abused, and Parliament dysfunction. Read de Wednesday Brief for dat perspective if you want to be negative all de time.

Uncle Ramesh is a fictional character representing pro-government perspectives. His views are satirical commentary and don’t represent actual persons. But de progress? De progress REAL.*