– PNCR says no intention to interrupt festival
Government yesterday described the attempt to disrupt the launch of Carifesta X on Wednesday night as “unpatriotic”, saying this most recent development by the opposition begs the question, “where would it end.”
Government spokesman Dr Roger Luncheon made the assertions at his post cabinet media briefing yesterday in response to queries from reporters. He said that even though protest action was legitimate in Guyana, Wednesday night’s action by a group of protestors was “profoundly unpatriotic.” Luncheon said the event has garnered a great level of support and many Guyanese have been tasked with contributing in many ways but have now been issued with a threat by the opposition to interfere and make it difficult for a successful hosting.
However, the PNCR said that its protests were not intended to interrupt the Carifesta X celebrations, but rather to highlight the constitutional breaches that have occurred including the suspension of CN Sharma’s television licence and the continued incarceration of ex-soldier Oliver Hinckson as well as the economic struggles that are gripping the nation.