Fellow Guyanese, supporters, and members of APNU
Today we stand in recognition of an achievement that will echo through generations. We extend our deepest congratulations to Dr Quincy Jones, the first Guyanese in our nation’s history to rise to the extraordinary heights of becoming both a Medical Doctor and a Lawyer. This is not simply academic excellence. This is national inspiration. This is the breaking of a barrier many believed impossible.
What makes this accomplishment even more profound is where his journey began. Dr Jones was raised first in Albouystown, one of Guyana’s toughest and most overlooked communities, a place too often defined by struggle, stigma, and survival. From the narrow streets and daily challenges of Albouystown to the growing community of Eccles, he carried with him resilience, determination, and a refusal to be shaped by society’s low expectations. His story is the story of countless Guyanese children who wake up every day in communities like Albouystown believing they must fight twice as hard to be seen, heard, and valued.
Today, Dr. Quincy Jones stands as a living testament that greatness can emerge from the very places society counts out. His achievement is not just personal. It belongs to Albouystown. It belongs to Eccles. It belongs to every young boy and girl who believes their environment defines their future. He has proven that your beginnings do not have the final say in your destiny.
For the people of Albouystown, this moment is especially powerful. It tells the nation that talent, brilliance, and discipline exist in every corner of Guyana, including the ghettos and the forgotten communities. For the people of Eccles, it is a proud reminder that your community nurtures strength, ambition, and future leaders. Dr. Jones becomes a bridge between two worlds, symbolizing what happens when perseverance meets opportunity and when hope is not abandoned.
This achievement speaks directly to the values APNU champions. We have always believed that the children of working class communities deserve equal access to opportunity, quality education, and the social mobility that transforms lives. Dr. Jones’s success embodies this belief. It validates our commitment to uplifting communities by investing in their people, not ignoring their potential.
As we celebrate this historic first, let us also understand its significance. He has opened a door no Guyanese has ever walked through. And once the door is opened, others can follow. His journey now becomes a guide for every young person questioning whether their background disqualifies them. It becomes a reminder that brilliance is not determined by where you start but by how far you are willing to push yourself.
APNU proudly salutes Dr Quincy Jones. We honor your discipline, your courage, and your refusal to let circumstances dictate your destiny. Guyana is better because of you. Albouystown stands taller because of you. Eccles shines brighter because of you. And every young Guyanese now dreams a little bigger because your example proves that the impossible is achievable.
Congratulations once again to Dr. Quincy Jones, a true son of the soil and a trailblazer for an entire nation. Your story is not just a success. It is a signal to Guyana that our best days and our brightest minds can rise from anywhere.
