Site chosen for 1823 monument disrespectful to ancestors, African groups say

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
Members of the African Associations yesterday at a conference held at the City Hall Address the issues raised by the Minister of Culture to erect the 1823 monument on Carifesta Avenue .
Members of the African Associations yesterday at a conference held at the City Hall Address the issues raised by the Minister of Culture to erect the 1823 monument on Carifesta Avenue .

The move to discount Independence Park as the monument site for the 1823 slave rebellion continues to spark opposition from African groups, which yesterday said that the location chosen by the Culture Ministry is disrespectful to their ancestors.

At a news conference at City Hall yesterday, the groups argued that the monument is being disconnected from