On the 26th of May 1966, Guyana became an independent country. Today marks the 49th observance of our Independence.Below are some messages that were issued to commemorate this Independence Anniversary.People’s Progressive Party (PPP)The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) salutes the people of Guyana on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the attainment of independence from Great Britain.The PPP is proud of the role it has played in the struggle for a free and?independent Guyana. Indeed, it was the PPP that led the struggle for a free and independent Guyana under the charismatic and dynamic leadership of Dr. Cheddi Jagan.Regrettably, the celebrations are taking place in an environment in which the democratic rights of the Guyanese people to elect a government of their choice are once again trampled upon by the defacto Granger-led APNU+AFC regime which has been foisted on this nation by way of electoral fraud.The PPP is also concerned over the attempts that are being made to divert the true meaning and significance of independence by meaningless fanfare and extravaganza in order to lend legitimacy to the fraud which took place on May 11. This day will be remembered with shame down the corridors of time.The PPP takes this opportunity to reiterate its unwavering determination to protect our hard won democracy and the democratic and constitutional gains scored by the Party over the decades.The right to vote which we all take for granted today was fought for and won by the PPP in the early 1950’s. Its remains a lasting scar on our national psyche that this right was stolen by the PNC for 28 years (from 1968 to 1992) and has once again reared its head in the recent elections which coincides with our independence day celebrations.To add salt to the injury, David Granger is now using Independence Day to inaugurate himself as President with great pomp and fanfare at taxpayers’ expenses.Be that as it may, the PPP extends best wishes to the Guyanese people on this important milestone. The PPP?takes this opportunity to call on all Guyanese to intensify the struggle to protect our democracy which is under threat.The United Force (TUF)As our Nation continues to recover and heal from the most divisive Election, our party would like to see its citizens co-operate with each other and live together in a manner that reinforces our motto of “One People, One Nation, One Destiny.” TUF has noted with disgust that supporters of other parties have used racial slurs and ridicule against each other. This element of division within its people does not reflect positively on our beautiful Guyana. This is an issue that TUF wishes to work with all political parties, religious organisations, members of Civil Society, Youth Groups,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, NGO’s and other stake holders to overcome. It is our wish to see our people co-operate to build Guyana as we strive to take our Country forward. TUF therefore, wishes to take this opportunity of our Independence Anniversary to encourage our citizens to appreciate,China NFL Jerseys, co-operate and accept each other regardless of race, religion, region or gender. It was the vision of our Founder Father, Mr. Peter D’Aiguar to develop Guyana into a People’s Enterprise Economy. TUF has been advocating for the better quality of life for our citizens since the Party’s formation in the 1960’s and also contributed towards the fight for our Country’s Independence. Therefore, as we, the younger leaders of The United Force move forward, we will endeavor to realize the dreams of our party’s founder fathers. We call on all Guyanese to reflect on the struggles of our fore fathers and to work together to build this great Nation. Happy Independence Day Guyana!Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU)As Guyana nears half a century as an independent state, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is pleased to join with all Guyanese to celebrate this exciting and landmark anniversary in our history.We need to recall, at this time,Cheap Jerseys From China, that there was near absolute consensus amongst our then leaders that we needed to shed the Constitutional and other chains with which we were then wrapped. Independence brought us and we joyfully welcomed our new status as citizens of Guyana, no longer colonial subjects tied to a “mother” country. It also brought heavy responsibilities for a free and prosperous future. The onus was now ours to chart our own course and it was recognized, it needed to be strengthened by economic independence and social justice. Those objectives had to be attained and sustained.GAWU feels certain that the attainment of Independence, which we fought for, made us proud as a people. Since independence we have moved forward. There are successes in several fields nationally and at the international