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“At the same time, we must also recognise the importance of dialogue and engagement among different ethnic groups. We must work to build bridges of understanding and promote cultural exchange, fostering a sense of community and shared identity. On this day, let us renew our commitment to equality, justice, and non-discrimination.”

“Let us stand together as one Guyana and work towards a future where every person is valued and respected. I want us all to be reminded that the struggle against racial discrimination is ongoing and requires every citizen’s collective effort,” the PM said.

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The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) also released a statement, using the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to promoting harmony and good relations in Guyana’s multi-ethnic society.

“This observance is a pertinent and well-intentioned desire by the UN to promote racial and ethnic harmony everywhere. The ERC is resolute that the UN observance worldwide will further promote the much-needed awareness to stop and prevent occurrences of prejudice based on an individual’s racial or ethnic background.

“Moreover, the ERC rec-

FROM PAGE 3 ognizes that the elimination of those prejudices, along with ignorance, is paramount for the preservation of peace and brotherhood. The Commission is, therefore, committed to Guyanese of all ethnicities for the sake of a stable society and upholding the rule of law,” the ERC further said.

According to the ERC, Guyana’s multi-ethnic society faces many challenges that date back to the varying levels of discrimination faced by our foreparents. As such, the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is a timely reminder to work together and rid societies of racism. (G3)

“I kept looking for him because we know his movements, it is somewhat controlled and confined to the home circle. But after we didn’t see him, I persisted and came out and looked and looked and came back, and one fellow was with me and… we saw the flies and I took a piece of wood and pried, and there was the body,” Jones shared.

Jones added that he was ting in contact with all his friends, his popular places and nobody saw him. So, we safely assumed, that he not on the road early Monday morning trying his best to locate Trotman.

“I was on the road this morning at 05:30 am, get- visiting his daughter, as we know he does, something had to be wrong, but we didn’t have [a] premonition of this disaster,” Jones related.

The incident involved a two-storey wooden and concrete building that was owned by Narine. The top floor was occupied by Trotman and the ground floor was occupied by 42-year-old Marcia Cato and her family of seven.

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