Latest update May 1st, 2026 12:06 AM
Catholic Church condemns violence in Linden
– Calls for healing and nation building
The Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Catholic Church has unequivocally condemned the recent descent into violence in Linden.
According to the church in a press release, it condemns, without qualification, the resort to fires and pre-dawn operations, regardless of the true sequence of events.
The JPC called for an immediate end to the political posturing, finger-pointing and grandstanding on all sides of the political divide.
The religious body noted that such actions are counterproductive and do more harm and realize no good in the throes of the grave crisis. Instead, it said, “there is a crying need for the discipline of restraint from all involved; and for all the talking to move away from the streets, the virtual forums including anonymous blogs, and airwaves to the table of discussion”.
“Sanity, wisdom, and focus are sorely needed, if this tense, potentially dangerous, situation is to be defused; and a mutually satisfactory resolution achieved. Now is the time for all leaders, especially representatives from Linden inclusive of political, religious, community, civil, and other non-governmental leaders to act responsibly, and to manifest the appropriate interest and motivation to bring an end to this deeply troubling situation, which is affecting all Guyanese,” the religious body underscored.
The JPC lamented that as Linden burns and threatens to explode, leaders are called upon to stop fiddling with meaningless public exchanges.
“Now is the time for parliament to be reconvened on an emergency basis, where healing and authentic nation building will take precedence over narrow political interests.”
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