Latest update June 14th, 2026 12:45 AM
Latest News
Remembering Dr. Cheddi Jagan, his descendants deviate from his core values
Dear Editor,
Mr. Hydar Ally must be commended for reminding all Guyanese of a great man, Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan, on his 26th death anniversary (Kaieteur News, March 06, 2023).
Mr. Ally’s tribute was concise; he brought out the salient contributions of Dr. Jagan – to Guyana, the Caribbean, and indeed to the world. Unfortunately, Dr. Jagan was not given adequate and due recognition, most likely because of his unshakeable ideological stance in the anti-colonial movement and for his dedication to the working class. He believed in the political philosophy of scientific socialism and was a Marxist to his deathbed. During his relatively short time as head of government, he espoused a mixed economic strategy for Guyana, i.e., State and Private Enterprise in the economic development process.
The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre hosted a function remembering Dr. Jagan, when a few stalwarts, notably Indra Chandarpal, Clement Rohee and Donald Ramotar, spoke glowingly of their former leader.
Saying one thing and doing another is a contradiction, to put it mildly.
Sadly, the current “cabal” in the hierarchy of the PPP have deviated from the core values of Dr. Jagan. Since the stewardship of former President Jagdeo, they been following the doctrine of neoliberalism that is plainly stated: “Our region has experimented with various models of development throughout our long history. And recently we have been faithfully implementing the prescriptions of the neo-liberal model: privatization, trade and financial sector liberalization and deregulation.” (http://www.guyanajournal.com/Jagdeo_OAS.html)
This is documented, and is also practiced despite what some may disavow. The current skewed relationship with Big Oil, for example, is evidentiary.Mr. HydarAlly, who is well respected for statements on behalf of the PPP, deliberately or benignly neglected this … for reasons best known to him. And further, I say not.
Yours truly,
Gary Girdhari
Share this:
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Sir. Ronald Sanders
The GHK Lall Column
Weekend Cartoon
