Since the victory of the APNU+AFC coalition in 2015, the colour of APNU, green, in which the President is often dressed, is being promoted everywhere. It first started with school buses and school boats. Now it is reported that school benches at some locations are being painted green. These were followed by the new, imposing, fence at the Office of the President which itself, along with State House, has now fallen victim to the colour green.
The designation of Guyana as ‘The Green State’ was not an accident. Dozens of characterizations could have been formulated to define Guyana’s intended adherence to a strict environmental regime, details of which are yet to be announced. But it is believed that the selection of the term ‘The Green State’ had something to do with the party colour and the President’s obvious attraction to it.
It is believed that in the absence of any serious programme to implement ‘The Green State,’ the President has decided to paint the entire country green, with the city going first, as a demonstration of the government’s commitment and as a way of whipping up political support. For example, the further popularization of the colour green will result in State House becoming known as ‘The Green House,’ just as the residence of the US President which is painted white, is known as ‘The White House’ and the blue-painted presidential palace in South Korea is known as ‘The Blue House.’
It is rumoured that after a suitable