‘Prominent’ site chosen for 1823 monument, says Anthony

Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony explaining the choice of site of the 1823 Monument

Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony yesterday defended government’s decision to erect the 1823 Demerara Slave Rebellion monument along Carifesta Avenue, saying that the “prominent” site was chosen after an invitation for the public’s input yielded no responses.

“In the end, because we didn’t have any persons coming forward to say this is where we want it to be… The committee made a decision and… started construction