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Govt. has an obligation to create and shape a peaceful, prosperous and cohesive Guyana
DEAR EDITOR,
I recently returned from a visit to the United States where I had the opportunity to interact with several Guyanese. The overall mood was one of cautious optimism especially in light of the emerging oil and gas economy. Most Guyanese are anxious about the future of the country of their birth and in the outcome of the coming elections.
Life in the United States for a significant number of Guyanese is not without its challenges. Many Guyanese, like other immigrants, can be classified as low-income earners, which put them at a disadvantage in terms of affordable housing. In some cases, house rentals consume close to half of their earnings, which makes it so difficult for them to save towards home ownership.
Sociologically, the face of the United States is changing with an influx of migrants from all across the globe despite the tough stance taken by the Trump administration to curb migration and deny residency status.
Be that as it may, the majority of Guyanese living in the United States prefer to live and work in the United States in preference to returning home. They see a better future for themselves and their children in terms of education and employment opportunities. Some have even made it to the top of the professional and corporate ladder.
That does not mean that they do not love their country. In fact, a significant of them wish for the day when Guyana will be in a position to provide a comparable quality of life in a safe and secure environment. This is particularly true of those who spent most of their formative years in Guyana.
This is why the Government of the land has an obligation to create and shape that environment in order to make it easier for Guyanese in the diaspora who are desirous to return home and contribute to the realisation of the vision of a peaceful, prosperous and cohesive Guyana.
Hydar Ally
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