Young candidates of the PPP/C in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have assured residents that the rapid transformation of the hinterland region is only the beginning, pledging that “the best is yet to come” if the party is given another mandate at the September 1 General and Regional Elections.Speaking at the party’s rally this evening in the mining town of Bartica was 20-year-old Minerva Williams, one of the PPP’s national candidates, who spoke of opportunities being delivered to young people in hinterland regions.“I am seeing the development under the PPP and the opportunities it is proving for us young people. I am living proof that the PPP has youths by heart. While others talk, we deliver. In a male-dominated field, I am becoming the first female heavy-duty operator, and this is because of Dr. Irfaan Ali,” said Williams, of Batavia village in the Cuyuni River.She added that the party she represents believes that no dream is too big and no door will ever be closed on young people who are working towards building a better future.A section of the huge crowd at Bartica (Photo: August 6, 2025)Candacy Williams, another young candidate, echoed similar sentiments while underscoring the level of investment made across sectors in the hinterland regions.“No community was left behind. We have connected every single community from education to healthcare and infrastructure. That is what progress looks like,” she said, urging residents not to be fooled by other parties with lofty promises.“Don’t be fooled by those who will come in different colours. They are here to fool you. They are failed recycled leaders. They were silent when our country was held hostage for five long months. Today, they come to tell us they have changed. The only thing that has changed is their colour,” Williams stated.She noted that the PPP is the only political party that unites the Guyanese people through vision and hard work, and that the best is yet to come for Region Seven.“We are here to deliver for the next five years, just as we have delivered for the past five years. Our message is clear. We choose results, we choose progress. Put your X next to the cup because the best is yet to come,” she urged the gathering.Lorenzo Bess, an educator of 10 years in Bartica, also endorsed President Irfaan Ali and the PPP/C for a second term, highlighting the advances made in education over the past five year.“We have a government that cares and we will take this country further. This is the best time to be alive in Guyana. As an educator, I cannot sit idly by – it would be irresponsible of me to not be part of this movement,” he stated.He was supported by Naressa Rahaman, another candidate of the party, who said that young people are being empowered through education.“We believe in empowerment through education,” she said, adding that more business opportunities are now available to young people because of the investments made by the PPP/C over the past five years.“I’ve seen the massive development throughout Bartica and Guyana. The PPP believes in a Guyana where everyone has equal opportunities regardless of their race, religion or social class. We are committed to creating a Guyana where no one is left behind,” Rahaman said, adding that while great strides have been made over the past five years, the work of the PPP/C is not done.“Our vision is for a nation that is strong, united and prosperous. A nation where our natural resources are being used for the benefit of all Guyanese. A nation where our children can grow with hope and elders can live in dignity,” Rahaman added.The post ‘The best is yet to come’ – PPP Region 7 candidates talk up continued development appeared first on News Room Guyana.