The Indian Action Committee (IAC) regrets to inform the general public that the organization is unable to host its 14th Annual Memorial Service, “Evening of Remembrance” for the slain victims of the Lusignan Massacre which occurred on 26th January 2008, when eleven (11) persons were brutally murdered by centrally directed criminal elements.

Over the years, the IAC has worked with the relatives, residents of Lusignan and the religious community to commemorate this event in an effort to ensure that the memories of those whose lives were snuffed out would not fade into oblivion. The IAC event traditionally receives participation from government officials and members of the Opposition; and the Ethnic Relations Commission, among prominent individuals in the Guyanese society among others.

The IAC takes this opportunity to express its sincerest gratitude to its exclusive sponsor Panko Steel Fabrication, the religious leaders, the residents of Lusignan and supporters for their continuous support over the years. The IAC also pays tribute to the Late Imam (Hajji) Shaheed Mohamed of Queenstown Jama Masjid for his invaluable contribution to the organization’s event since its inception in 2008.

The lives lost in the massacre are Clarence Thomas, 48; Vanessa Thomas, 12; Ron Thomas, 11; Mohandan Goordat, 32; Seegopaul Harilall, 10; Seegobin Harilall, 4; Dhanrajie Ramsingh, 52; Rooplall Seecharran, 56; Raywattie Ramsingh, 11; Shazam Mohamed, 22; and Shaleem Baksh, 52.

May their souls rest in peace!