Answer: The top three things I would like to see are :-
1. A nation who looks to God primarily for its guidance and are tolerant and respectful of one another’s religion and culture.

According to the 2002 Census, Guyana’s religions breakdown is 51.4% Christian (16.9% Pentecostal, 8.1% Roman Catholic, 6.9% Anglican, 3% Seventh-day Adventist, 16.5% other Christian denominations); 28.4% Hindu, 7.3% Muslim, 4.3% no religion, 0.5% Rastafarian, 0.1% Bahá’í, and 2.2% other faiths. Many Indians are Christian but may also adhere to Hindu customs. However, the mix of various religions call for tolerance and respect for various cultures.

Personally, I grew up as a Christian living in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara. However, I was exposed to the Hindu religions as well. Later I was also involved in the study of the teachings of the Quran as well as other religions. This exposure to various religions has made me even more aware that they are all branches of the same tree that leads to the one God. Mankind is indivisible and the cultural differences that sem to divide us are miniscule when compared to the things we share in common.

2. A government that is truly national in which all the ethnic groups are treated alike with justice and fair play.

The requirement for a “Nationalistic government” is paramount due to the historical reality of Guyana. The 2002 census reported that the racial breakdown was : East Indian 43.5%, African 30%, Mixed, Amerindian and others 26.3%.This census reflected a decrease in both the East Indian and African population and the increase in the Mixed and Amerindian parentage.

The need for the Rule of Law, justice and fair play is a requirement in all governments. In a multiracial and multicultural society like Guyana, it is a prerequisite, or there will be unrest. This is especially so based on the experiences Guyana has had since 1962, with racial and political conflict between the two major races. I lived through the riots, killings and burnings of 1962. I had to leave my village and friends who were Africans and seek refuge in a neighbouring village where strangers accomodated me because of my ethnicity. My family was however sheltered by African friends during the carnage. I truly understand how societies can self-destruct when politicians use people as pawns for their own selfish interests.
Political parties in Guyana have to stop using race and fear to solidify their bases of support and work for the true interests of Guyana in the development of the nation.

3. A country in which there is Law and Order, where people can feel secure and be assured of justice at all times and in all circumstances.

A country where there is a genuine effort by the administration to heal the divisions in society and to treat all crime as it deserves. Where the people can expect fair play; where trials are expeditious and people are not kept incarcerated for long periods without trial, where ihe media is not intimidated and muzzled.and where judicial behaviour is not politically motivated. This will surely gain the respect and loyalty of its citizens and move it forward as a country that promotes law and order.

A high crime rate engenders fear and retards development; visitors are afraid to enter the country; and in a country as beautiful as Guyana much revenue is lost to tourism and foreign investment. This fosters an attitude of looking outside rather than inside for development and the solving of problems. The continual emigration of Guyanese, around 80% of university graduates,, nurses, teachers and other skilled workers for economic or political resons is draining its brain and brawn and leaving a residue (there are more Guyanese living abroad than there are in the country) of mediocrity and incompetence which is not a good sign for a country which was once noted for its scholars and which attracted many visitors from the Caribbean and abroad.

RB Weblog

Tolerance, true representation, and law and order are good things and sound about right.

"I grew up as a Christian living in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara"

Another great son of Buxton!

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Originally posted by Spice Girl:
"I grew up as a Christian living in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara"

Another great son of Buxton!

There is no question that Buxton has produced some great sons - and SG, some great daughters! Now I do not say this facetiously or with rancor or malice. It is long overdue for these Buxtonians, great and otherwise, to rid their village of its present scourge and restore it to its former glory.

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Originally posted by Errol Arthur:

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Originally posted by Spice Girl:
"I grew up as a Christian living in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara"

Another great son of Buxton!

There is no question that Buxton has produced some great sons - and SG, some great daughters! Now I do not say this facetiously or with rancor or malice. It is long overdue for these Buxtonians, great and otherwise, to rid their village of its present scourge and restore it to its former glory.

Errol that is easier said than done. A few people's house was burnt for allegedly reporting crime to the police, some people were even killed. Tell me exactly how these people will rid Buxton of criminals?

I said it before and I will say it again and again and again. There are criminals in high places in Guyana and when law abiding citizens report crime and criminals to the police word is leaked back to the criminals and people's lives are put in danger!

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Originally posted by Spice Girl:
"I grew up as a Christian living in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara"

Another great son of Buxton!

His Children and grandchildren were kicked out from Buxton in 1964.. They went to live in Annandale. The son of buxton was treated like a dog.

Rama. Is that headmasrer Butisingh from Courbane Park??? If so, TES he was kicked out of Buxton and probably got his House torched!!!

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Originally posted by Nehru:
Rama. Is that headmasrer Butisingh from Courbane Park??? If so, TES he was kicked out of Buxton and probably got his House torched!!!

Yes, he is the former school headmaster. I think he's in his 90's. Saw him a bout 5 years ago at a Buxton function in DC, where he was honoured along with the late Sir John Carter.
Rama and Nehru, please tell the folks that a large number of Afros were forced to flee for their lives from Lusignan and Annandale, including Courbane Park. Even dem "Congo" people had to seek temporary refuge in Buxton.

It is quite heartening to see Spice and Nehru having a cordial gyaff reminscing the bygone days when Indos and Afros shared the same village. Keep it up. Maybe we can arrange for re-union in one of NYC famous parks.

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It is quite heartening to see Spice and Nehru having a cordial gyaff reminscing the bygone days when Indos and Afros shared the same village. Keep it up. Maybe we can arrange for re-union in one of NYC famous parks.

Nice
These very small steps are important.It is also true that for the most part all the races lived quite happily side by side,even in Linden.

Ireton, I see some positive vibes between these two people. One is Indian and the other is African, but the shared the same village roots.

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Ireton, I see some positive vibes between these two people. One is Indian and the other is African, but the shared the same village roots.

Many of our grandparents and parents came out those same conditions and I am thankful that every effort was made to influence us to relate to people not through the lens of color,class or religious background.

Look at Eusi Kwayana,is he not from Annandale?

I will NOT sit idle and let STINKING LIES be peddled here. NO BLACKS were removed from Annandale. In fact, Buxtonians use to join South Annandale Blacks to Burn, Kill and loot the Residents of Annandale. One incident involved the killing of 3 indian Womes near the sidelind Dam close to the train track. So Please dont write GARBAGE!!!!

Nehru bhai, i guh in an eat my stewed banga mary and rice i brought fuh lunch. I bring me lunch most days of the week to save money. I gat to beat the crisis somehow.

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will NOT sit idle and let STINKING LIES be peddled here. NO BLACKS were removed from Annandale. In fact, Buxtonians use to join South Annandale Blacks to Burn, Kill and loot the Residents of Annandale. One incident involved the killing of 3 indian Womes near the sidelind Dam close to the train track. So Please dont write GARBAGE!!!!

Nehru,just for my education,please tell me who killed the Sealeys?

I usually take my Lunch to work also but I am on a Oprah vacation this week. I gun have a few coronas later at the Nest. But when I am at work I take some tomato, leetuce, cucumber, pineapple, grapes and cantaloupe with a bananna.

Ireton I do not know. In fact, I never heard of them.

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I usually take my Lunch to work also but I am on a Oprah vacation this week. I gun have a few coronas later at the Nest. But when I am at work I take some tomato, leetuce, cucumber, pineapple, grapes and cantaloupe with a bananna.

Nehru,I visted the Hibiscus and had a few wet ones with some friends.Nice influence of Trini and spanish female bartenders.

The Spanish one at hibiscus thick and nice.

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The Spanish one at hibiscus thick and nice.

Now we talking.

Now ah think ah gun lash me coronas at Hibiscus instead.

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Now ah think ah gun lash me coronas at Hibiscus instead.

Lol,take it easy over there.

Nehru, Take it easy on the bottle my friend. Many Indos went to an early grave because of drinking too much alcohol and consuming fried foods laden with saturated fats.

Nehru

You lived in North/South Annanddale or Courbane Park?