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Freedom didn’t come easy… First Lady

Aug 02, 2015 News

By Shenice Blackman
First Lady, Sandra Granger, announced the launch of a programme which aims to bring complete revival to the residents of the Buxton-Friendship area.
She explained that the projects she wanted to introduce were identified by the people of Buxton. After consultations over the past two months, she was happy to be part of the project that will empower the youth population, and ensure that much-needed attention is paid to senior citizens, who have made sterling contributions to national development in their working years.
Mrs. Granger stated that Emancipation Day holds special meaning for the people of Buxton. The village has a rich history; it was among the first lands purchased by freed slaves.
Buxtonians, according to Mrs. Granger, are a proud people and rightly so, as they have braved many struggles to realize great achievements. She added that Buxton is home to many Guyanese scholars who have achieved excellence in Guyana and further afield.
The First Lady said that as Guyana celebrates this significant milestone of 177 years since the end of slavery, citizens should be reminded that freedom was not offered on a platter. It was the result of the blood, sweat and tears of our ancestors.
“This day that we celebrate arose out of hardship and cooperation. Nothing has been easy in the development of this country,” she said.
Meanwhile, Professor David Hinds, a Buxtonian and well-known political activist, said that it is important to remember the bondage of slavery that our ancestors were subjected to.
Hinds emphasised that more focus should be placed on the fact that the slaves fought back against an oppressive system and emerged triumphant.

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