An end to division is opportune

Jun 18, 2020 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

I arrived in Guyana on February of 2020, just after 1am. Prior to my arrival I met many Guyanese while travelling throughout the Caribbean and North America. After our conversations I was pleased to hear the pride expressed in the country and things to look forward too.
Most if not all showed favour in the food, vast amount of natural resources and the overall beauty of Guyana’s landscape. The emphasis on good food was further confirmed when I arrived on the same flight as world renown chef Gordon Ramsey.
After clearing customs and retrieving my luggage I exited through the arrival doorway.
I saw banners coloured with red, green, black, yellow, and white. Colours representing the Guyana “golden arrowhead” flag. A flag in its inception meant to symbolize agriculture, water potential, mineral wealth, nation building and perseverance.
After putting my luggage on the bus I sat in a window seat for the three hour ride to Berbice. While driving down the highway I noticed flags nailed to every post for 150 kilometers. The presence of two flags displayed an obvious divide amongst the people. Ironically the colours of both flags combined; make up the Guyana national banner.
It is my hope for Guyana nationals that the next president doesn’t further separate the people but rather works diligently to solidify the country as one people, one nation with one destiny as outside entities strategically work to divide and conquer.

A Remigrant

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