Coalition determined to build 1823 martyrs monument at Parade Ground

David Hinds: `I think if the politicians want to continue to talk, that is their problem. We are intent on mobilizing our people to fight in their own interest. For me this is about abandoning the politicians and organizing outside…in our own names because our politicians are failing us in terms of involving our people…’

The Coalition for the 1823 Parade Ground Monument yesterday held a ‘Remembrance Walk/ Freedom Walk’ in honour of the 1823 martyrs from Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara as the group signalled its determination to build a monument to the martyrs at Parade Ground.

The walk from Le Ressouvenir to the Parade Ground, which saw the participation of about 100 persons,