People’s Progressive PartyThe People’s Progressive Party extends warm wishes to Guyanese from all walks of life as the nation again pays tribute to the struggles and sacrifices which culminated with the birth of freedom and emancipation175 years ago.The party is proud to stand side by side with Guyanese of African ancestry who played no small role then in fighting against the injustices and inequalities which ate away at the moral, social, political and economic fabric of our societies in Guyana and nations around us.We believe that the story of emancipation and the struggle for freedom has lessons for all Guyanese regardless of their race,NFL Jerseys China, political or economic standing.These lessons have in turn enriched our nation resulting in the emergence of a strong multicultural society with high levels of tolerance for the diverse cultures which exists.Emancipation is a celebration for all Guyanese but even more so for our African brothers and sisters as their fore parents fought for freedom 250 years ago in the Berbice Revolt led by Kofi; 190 years ago in the Demerara Revolt inspired by Kwamina; 179 years ago in the Essequibo Revolt led by Damon; and in so many other places at many other periods in our history.The PPP believes that Guyana today remains the land of the free, despite attempts aimed at undermining the progress that have been made in our country.Guyana still stands out as one of the most patriotic countries in the world where nothing replaces the pride of being Guyanese and of working together to build a brighter future for each other.The party is proud to have worked for decades to eradicate the high levels of poverty, underdevelopment, bankruptcy, and social inequalities which had for 28 years enslaved our people and retarded our forward movement.The PPP wishes to warn Guyanese that as they celebrate their hard earned freedom and emancipation this year, they must stand firm against any attempts made in the National Assembly by the political opposition to hijack the development of our country.The opposition must not be allowed to “enslave” the future of our people while pursuing selfish aims and desires.The opposition must not be allowed to “weaken” our democracy.The opposition must not be allowed to “suppress” the economic and social progress of our country because of its one seat majority.The PPP nonetheless remains confident that the problems which currently confront us in the parliament will be resolved amicably as the will of the people must always prevail.We remain open and hopeful that our future engagement will bear fruit and that we will see the freedoms of our people being advanced and secured.In the struggle to build a strong and prosperous society in our times we must continue to be inspired by the victories of our ancestors who,NFL Jerseys Cheap, fighting an enemy who had superior weapons, succeeded in liberating themselves and destroyed the hated system of slavery.Happy Emancipation to all Guyanese!PEOPLE’S NATIONAL CONGRESS REFORMThe People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) joins the Guyanese people in celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Emancipation of enslaved Africans. The Party regards this event as the most significant in the foundation of our nation and the formation of our society. It was the first step in our country’s long march towards social equality,Cheap Jerseys, economic independence and political freedom.Africans in the united Guiana colonies of Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo regained their freedom on the 1st August 1838 after two hundred years of enslavement. Emancipation on that day commemorates not only the bloody sacrifices of the Africans who struggled, suffered and were slaughtered for the sake of the freedom we all enjoy today but also the birth of the nation itself. The entire Guyanese nation should participate in this public celebration.Emancipation is Guyana’s most important national celebration. It marks the start of the most significant demographic change through the coming of the Portuguese, East Indians, West Africans and Chinese and the transformation of the coastal landscape through the creation of free villages and the diversification of the economy into the production of food crops, gold-mining and logging. It led,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, also, to the liberation of society through the popular movements for educational development, labour organisation and political mobilisation.Emancipation celebrations in 2013 – an auspicious year – also commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Berbice Revolt of 1763 led by Kofi and the 190th anniversary of the Demerara Revolt of 1823 inspired by Kwamina. Guyanese of all races are the beneficiaries and heirs of the sacrifices of our nation’s first freedom fighters.Emancipation, after all, wa