The emphasis must be on creating jobs

Dear Editor,

The 2008 budget is out. What is government’s plan for the creation of new jobs annually for youths who complete high school and graduates of UG. I have seen no deliberate plan. It is time the Guyanese people wake up and make demands for economic change that creates jobs. All of our youths’ voices must be heard loud and clear .The adult leaders among us, for example religious leaders, leaders of social organisations and parents have a responsibility for ensuring that the next generation gets a fair chance. We must not sit idly by and allow those whom we vote into office, opposition members and the ruling party to collect a fat salary and even give themselves salary increases for doing nothing. If they are not doing the people’s business properly, and they are not, they should be told in no uncertain terms that we will not vote for them again.