WITH just 25 days until Guyanese head to the polls, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) received a powerful boost in Region Six from one of its rising voices, Malisa Playter Harry, a passionate young activist and advocate for grassroots progress.

Addressing a lively crowd of supporters, Playter Harry, a former journalist, opened by expressing heartfelt gratitude to those who turned out in large numbers.
“Many of you left your jobs, your homes, and your families to be here today. That tells me you are committed, you believe in this party, and you believe in the future of this country,” she said.
With Election Day drawing near, she confidently predicted a landslide victory for the PPP/C. “From the energy I feel in this crowd, I know that come E-Day, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic will not just win we will win resoundingly!”

Before yielding the stage to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, Playter Harry took the opportunity to drive home why this election matters and why voting PPP/C is more than just a political choice.

“Let’s talk about track records,” she said, taking a pointed jab at opposition leaders. “The PPP/C doesn’t work for one group or one community. We work for all Guyanese regardless of whether they wear red, green, or blue.”

Playter Harry outlined how the PPP/C has created real, inclusive policies that lift up communities, citing agriculture as a prime example of transformative development under the current government.

From modern farming techniques to investments in aquaculture and billions poured into farm-to-market roads, she explained how the sector has not only revived but flourished.
“Today, shrimp farming is thriving again in Region Six. That means jobs, income, and dignity for hundreds of families,” she said.
The young activist also reminded the audience of the dark days under the APNU+AFC administration, particularly for sugar workers.

“I was a journalist during that time. I saw men cry after entire livelihoods were stripped from them. I heard single mothers say they were surviving on one meal a day,” she recalled. “That is the legacy of APNU+AFC. And now they want to come back and talk about reviving sugar? The only thing that needs reviving is their memory of what they did.”

She also condemned the opposition’s decision to give themselves a 50 per cent salary increase shortly after taking office. “That alone tells you whose side they were really on,” she declared.
Playter Harry then praised President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, describing the visible and wide-reaching developments taking place across Guyana. “The Because We Care cash grants, free UG tuition, scholarships through GOAL—these are real tools helping parents and young people build a brighter future,” she said.

She then turned to housing, adding, “Thousands of families now have access to affordable house lots especially right here in Berbice. That’s progress.”
“New regional hospitals and specialised care are being made available so you don’t have to fly out of the country to get treated with dignity.”
In terms of infrastructure, “Roads, drainage, bridges, and sea defences these aren’t just projects. They are lifelines that are making life better right here in our communities.”

She noted that “these achievements are not just promises, but tangible improvements that people can feel and benefit from daily.”
With passion and urgency, Playter Harry urged the crowd to not only vote but to campaign within their communities.

“Talk to your neighbours, your family, your co-workers. Convince those who are on the fence. This election is not just about the PPP/C. It’s about every farmer who wants to grow and earn, every parent who wants a better life for their child, every young person who wants to stay in Guyana and succeed,” she said.