The newly formed Forward Guyana Movement on Tuesday unveiled what it called a “Contract with Guyana” – a commitment its leaders described as a moral obligation, not a typical political manifesto.Speaking at the launch held at Bransville Hotel, party leader Amanza Walton-Desir said the document is not about seeking power but “returning power to the people.”“Today is not just another day in politics. It’s a turning point – a contract between the people and the party,” she declared.The “contract” outlines key commitments on pressing national concerns, including tackling the rising cost of living, empowering communities, building national unity and strengthening governance, transparency and accountability.Walton-Desir, a former parliamentarian under APNU, made it clear that the initiative goes beyond slogans and campaigns.“No more betrayal, no more excuses… We refuse to settle. People want real change and they deserve it,” she said.She was firm in her criticism of the status quo, arguing that although the country is wealthier than ever before, many citizens continue to feel marginalised.The Forward Guyana leader confirmed that the development of the contract was done in consultation with a panel of experts, economists, and civil society representatives.“We are happy with the panel of experts we’ve engaged… This is a movement built on ideas and integrity.”Dorwin Bess, Amanza Walton-Desir and Nigel LondonDorwain Bess, principal of the party and a speaker at the launch, focused on economic fairness and housing.“Housing and land in Guyana belong to the people,” he said, suggesting that through subsidies how families earning can be made to pay $300,000 for land and homes priced at $10 million.He promised a revised housing policy, more equitable land distribution, along with a commitment from Walton Desir to renegotiate the oil contracts to benefit citizens directly.He also spoke about strengthening community infrastructure while Walton Desir reaffirmed support for a Petroleum Commission.“We’re not afraid to tackle the big issues. After 60 years, the old system simply hasn’t worked.”Nicholas Chesney, serving as the party’s election agent, echoed calls for a new political model – one that ends the use of race and fear as political tools.“This is not about rotating faces. It’s about rebuilding the foundation,” he said. “No more dog whistles. No more political theatre.”He described the contract as a promise to deliver a government that listens, responds, and invites citizens into the policy process.Nicholas Chesney, serving as the party’s election agent“Power doesn’t belong to a few. It belongs in communities, in collaboration, in ideas – not in bloodlines.”A Fighter’s CallThe Movement’s Prime Ministerial Candidate, Nigel London said:“I stand not just as a candidate, but as a fighter – for justice, dignity, and for every Guyanese who’s ever felt left behind,” London said.He pledged to prioritise quality healthcare, affordable housing, better schools, and decent wages. He also pledged to break the chains of political division and build a participatory democracy.“Real change doesn’t come from the top down. It rises from the people up,” he said. “Our loyalty is not to titles or traditions – it’s to you.”The Forward Guyana Movement’s leaders were unified in their message: this is not a typical election campaign, but a national call to action.Amanza Walton-Desir and Nigel London“Let us not sign this contract with ink only, but with action… together, we can fix what is broken,” Walton-Desir said in closing.With less than a month to go before the September 1 General and Regional Elections, Forward Guyana says it is ready to contest and win — but also insists that its greater mission is to “liberate the people from political hopelessness and place power firmly in their hands.”The post Forward Guyana unveils ‘Contract with Guyana’ manifesto appeared first on News Room Guyana.