The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) in a release has called for bold transformation of the country’s economic future by ensuring that Guyana’s wealth benefits every citizen — not just a privileged few.
In a statement released yesterday, the party outlined its “Blueprint for Prosperity,” built on three core, “non-negotiable” national priorities: Wealth for the People, Affordable Living, and Equal Opportunity.
“Guyana’s wealth must lift every citizen — not enrich a privileged few,” the ALP stated.
At the heart of the plan is the demand that oil revenues be returned directly to the people, in the form of a Citizens’ Oil Dividend and sustained investment in community projects. “Oil revenue is the people’s revenue,” the party emphasised.
Key Pillars of the Blueprint
1. Wealth for the People:
The ALP pledges to fight for the implementation of a Citizens’ Oil Dividend, redistributing oil income directly into households and using the national resource windfall to fund local development initiatives. This approach, they argue, will shift economic power into the hands of ordinary Guyanese.
2. Affordable Living:
Declaring that “no family should struggle to survive,” the party proposes a national effort toward food self-reliance and guaranteed access to clean water for all citizens — framing these as essential to restoring dignity and security in every home.
3. Equal Opportunity:
To ensure long-term national development, the ALP is advocating for free, high-quality education and healthcare for all, with a special focus on equity across regions and communities. The goal is to build “a truly fair society — where no region or community is left behind.”
According to the statement, these priorities represent “the basic duties of any government: justice, dignity, and shared prosperity.” The ALP pledged to lead this transformation guided by empowerment, fairness, and accountability.
“Together, we will make history.
Together, we deliver A Good Change,” the party concluded.
Despite Guyana being the world’s fastest growing economy and US$6.28 Billion in oil revenue from 2020-2024 half of Guyana’s population—around 48 percent—still live below the international poverty line of US$5.50 per day. Local analysts feel the poverty figure could be higher Guyana poor data gathering.
Even as GDP surges and government coffers swell, most wages have failed to keep pace with spiraling costs for essentials—food, housing, fuel—leaving many households trapped between empty promises and growing hopelessness. Rural and hinterland regions, as well as indigenous communities, bear the harshest burden of social exclusion and inadequate access to clean water, health care, and education.
The ALP’s announcement marks a decisive shift toward populist and redistributive policies, with a strong emphasis on national equity and resource justice. Simona Broomes, former government minister, prominent activist, and current leader of the ALP, told Village Voice News in an interview that she and her party are committed to ensuring that no Guyanese is left behind in this oil-rich economy—regardless of whether they voted for her party or not.
