The People’s National Congress ReformThe People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) joins all like-minded groups, here at home and in the Diaspora, in celebrating the 177thanniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana. This occasion offers the opportunity for the nation as a whole to recognise the important role that our East Indian ancestors and fellow compatriots have played in the development of Guyana.The Party also believes that this is also an opportunity for the nation to understand that we all share a common destiny and that racial harmony, tolerance and understanding are essential to the further and overall development of this country. The development of Guyana can no longer be deferred. It is, therefore, essential that all stakeholders, especially political parties, and all relevant social groups and organisations make a firm commitment to exercise honesty, maturity and good judgement in order that this nation can put an end to racism, which has often stymied the development of our society and nation.The PNCR, therefore, calls on all our citizens to reflect on the significance of this occasion and to take to heart the lesson that racial harmony and understanding are the keys to our survival and long term development.************Mr Sharma Solomon, Regional Chairman -Region 10On this day the opportunity is taken to say “All hail to Guyana.” Arrival Day has significance for every Guyanese, some whose ancestors have pleasant memories, while others scarred with pain and suffering.In the 21st Century we must be students of the past and not held captive by the past. The past must serve as lesson to build the present and guide the future. The present must be used to build on the strengths of our ancestors and learn from their mistakes. Our future must see us striving to bequeath a better country to our children.The presence of our arrival today must be marked by putting systems in place to make real the dream and aspiration of One People, One Nation and One Destiny. This can only be achieved in an environment that respects the equality of all,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, regardless from whence we came and the circumstances under which we arrived.Together as One People we must assiduously work to eschew division by respecting our diversity,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, in that no matter the historical circumstances, Guyana belongs to all of us.We must recommit in the words of Valarie Rodway in ‘Guyana the Free’ that “We pledge every effort, we’ll cherish this earth. And make here a paradise – Land of our birth. “ It is our duty to make Guyana the home for all Guyanese to feel welcome, respected and the beneficiary of the nation’s resources.Happy Arrival Day to all!*************The Guyana Trades Union CongressThe Guyana Trade Union Congress (GTUC) congratulates all Guyanese as we mark another Arrival Day. For we, more than most, can truly celebrate the diversity of The People Who Came. GTUC commends the idea of identifying a day where the various racial groups can together reflect on their arrival and contributions in the building of this nation. Arrival Day offers this nation the opportunity to continue forging a Guyanese culture built on our motto of One People, One Nation,Jerseys From China, One Destiny.Notwithstanding ugly historical experiences to sustain an economic system of exploitation and oppression, Guyana’s various inhabitants have forged alliances in that today we can celebrate six peoples-Amerindian, African, Chinese, European, East Indian and Mixed- and the wonderful mixed of cultures commonly known as the Guyanese way.In 2015 as we reflect on the road we have travelled since the Arrival Day proclamation there exists efforts to put race against race, uncaring to the need that our collective wellbeing is reliant on forging a culture guided by spirit and intent to make Guyana a land where all-regardless of how we arrived- can proudly call home and work in a spirit of national unity and nation building.GTUC calls for the preservation of the spirit and intent of this holiday less this nation be robbed a glorious opportunity for all groups to see themselves and be treated as equals in society. GTUC in congratulating the nation urges every group to safeguard what unites us.*************Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Guyana Hindu Dharmic SabhaEvery year on May 5th, Guyana celebrates the arrival of East Indians to this country.? Guyana, a former colony in which the British sugar plantations dominated the economy, recruited East Indians from India to have a reliable,NFL Jerseys Supply, sustained labour force.? Between the years 1838-1917, two hundred and thirty-nine thousand, nine hundred and nine Indian workers arrived in the then British Guiana.Indentureship opened a new chapte