The Association of Artists and Writers condemns the Lusignan Massacre

The New York-based Association of Artists and Writers, Inc. (AAW) joins with brothers and sister around the world in categorically condemning the heinous and dastardly gruesome massacre of the eleven innocent citizens at Lusignan, Guyana.

The AAW extends to all the bereaved families its heartfelt condolences on the painful loss suffered in the wake of the terror unleashed on the community by ruthless criminals.

The AAW calls upon the Government to move promptly to bring the gang of arrogant perpetrators to justice, leaving no stones unturned and utilizing every resource at its disposal.

The AAW feels that appropriate emergency measures should be invoked to deploy the necessary manpower from the Army imposing appropriate monitoring mechanisms and vigilance.

The AAW calls upon the Government to enlist help from all quarters, domestic and international.

The AAW notes with concern the numerous promises in times past by the Government to deal with such crimes since the February 23, 2002 prison breakouts, the blockades on the East Coast and West Berbice, the massacres of the Sawh’s family, the residents of Agricola and the staff of Kaieteur News.

The AAW implores the Government to redirect adequate funding, establish well trained and armed Community Policing Groups, decentralize the Guyana Police Force, recruit community based core of Officers with particular relevance to the communities’ cultural needs.

Seopaul Singh

PRO Association of Artists and Writers