Dear Editor,
Fifty years on and those who seek to divide the people through political means continue to win victories. The failure to allocate seating to the PPP Members of Parliament at the flag-raising is not an accident; it was designed to elicit knee-jerk reactions from both sides of the political divide. It was an inexcusable act of sabotage against our nation.
Our President has done a good job of appealing for unity and social cohesion, but his sincerity is now under serious question.
Social Cohesion is undoubtedly needed and must be given serious attention, but the current Minister of Social Cohesion must resign over her failure at the most basic of tasks.
I would humbly suggest that the President consider the appointment of a younger person with great inter-personal skills, serious intellect, integrity, unbridled energy and unquestionable credentials in relation to cohesion. Attorney James Anthony Bond would suit this portfolio, and I have no doubt that the appointment of someone such as he would be well received by both sides of the political coin and more importantly, the people of Guyana who yearn to live in a less divisive country.
Yours faithfully,
Robin Singh
