AFC makes big promises in manifesto

The Alliance for Change (AFC) has released its 2025 elections manifesto, outlining more than two dozen policy proposals ranging from salary increases and cash grants to governance reform and contract renegotiations.
The document was unveiled by party member and former parliamentarian Cathy Hughes at a press conference.
Hughes said the manifesto, now available online, contains “over 25 policy documents that set out in detail our vision for building a new Republic; a Guyana that works for every citizen in every aspect of national life.”
She added that while the party had in recent weeks highlighted several policies individually, the manifesto “makes its vision more accessible by providing a clear and concise guide to all the policies,” with each section offering summaries linked to full policy texts.
The plan underscores commitments for the party’s first 100 days in office if elected. Among the pledges are: an 18 per cent retroactive salary increase for public servants and disciplined services; a $100,000 cash grant for citizens over 18; $75,000 per school child each term; a $ 100,000 monthly old-age pension; $150,000 per month for persons with disabilities; and $ 100,000 in public assistance for citizens aged 18 to 64.
The AFC also pledged to raise the tax threshold to $250,000 and below, pursue governance reform, renegotiate ExxonMobil’s oil contract, table elections commission reform, re-establish the Constitutional Reform Committee, introduce legislation allowing post-election coalitions, reduce police detention limits, and legislate for the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission to identify the Chancellor and Chief Justice.
Broader five-year priorities include lowering the cost of living, expanding pensions and social support, creating jobs, advancing housing and infrastructure, ensuring free education, strengthening public safety and health care, and supporting women, youth and Indigenous communities. The party also cited plans to boost agriculture, expand energy supply, and promote tourism, creative and cultural industries.
The manifesto is available on AFC social media platforms and can be downloaded from the party’s official website.