Manifesto of the Democratic National Congress

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Location: Conference Room, National Library, Georgetown. Time: 13:00 hours.

Craig Sylvester, Party Leader, Democratic National Congress

The Democratic National Congress rejects all forms of racism and race-based politics and policies.

Preamble

The Democratic National Congress (DNC) was formed to respond to the growing threat of the repetition of the failed politics and policies of Guyana’s two major political parties. Of immediately greater importance is that the DNC foresees Guyana returning to earlier crises of rigged elections and a continuing collapse of oureconomyunderthefailedeconomic policies of the current administration. In this regard, we have formulated a set of principles and policies which we feel is reflective of the desires of all Guyanese, and offer it to the nation under the Democratic National Congress as an alternative political partyandsystemofgovernmentupon whichtobuildGuyana.

Our target group comprises the nation’ s workers, the business community, and those who havebeen left behind by the administrations of our major political parties. Securing victory at the 2020 national elections requires building a winning platform, educating voters, and our concerted effortsworkingas ateam

The DNC will be contesting the 2020 national elections to form a full government under the theme Bringing Guyana Into The 21st Century. The following are the DNC’s draft constitution, its Contract with Guyana, and policy proposals for address on entry into office in 2020. These are presented for consideration, and subject to further revisions, for adoptionas ourown. That is,the DNC’s constitution, its Contract and initial policy proposals of the DNC reflect the will and wishes of all Guyanese, and forms the basis upon which we can all commit to working together to make a success going forward. The Party is currently seeking patriotic individuals to take up the challenge of leadership both within its Central Executive, and in government. Interested persons may contact us using available contact details.

Membership: The Democratic National Congress is a Party for all Guyanese. They just need to register with our party representatives in their districts or via our website. They should also bring along their friends and families to build the party’ s strength and power withtheir membership,their vote. Every head counts. The Party’s website will soon be a forum for dialogue and exchange of ideas.

Our Party’s colours:

Blue: Royalty - That Guyana is a Great Nation and Guyanese are a Great People.

Yellow: Thesocialandeconomicprosperitythat willaccruetousbothas anation and as a people under our party's government and leadership.

The Party’s Symbol (tentative): An elephant. Adult elephants are unstoppable. The elephant symbolizes the masses of Guyanese joining the party across the country under its shared vision to deliver victory at the polls.