Stabroek News
March 31, 2001

The public is being invited to participate in a walk for peace, unity and reconciliation which is scheduled to move off from the Umana Yana tomorrow at 4.00 pm.

The event is being organised by a group of concerned Guyanese who say they share a common concern and growing sense of frustration and helplessness about the current political crisis in Guyana.

According to a press release, the group wishes among other things:
* that leaders will bring Guyana back from the brink by finding a way to really talk and listen to each other;
* for a system of government that is genuinely representative;
* for the reconvening of the Constitution Reform Commission to examine viable options in the light of the current political impasse;
* for the escalating problems of race relations to be acknowledged and for some evidence of real efforts to deal with those problems;
* for the development of a level of credibility and professionalism by the security forces;
* for adherence by all to the highest principles of the rule of law which will enable everyone to exist in harmony in a safe and secure environment;
* for recognition of the impact that an irresponsible media can have on society and measures to deal with this issue;
* for the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The walk will be along High, Lamaha and East streets and North Road, returning via Church, Camp, Lamaha and High Streets.

Participants are advised to wear any colour of the Golden Arrowhead.

For more information contact Raquel Thomas, Colette McDermott, Sharon Ousman at 225-1504 or Paulette Paul at 222-5402 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The telephone numbers for after hours are as follows: 225-7009, 222-5658, 226-1993, 227-2448.