STATEMENT BY THE IAC ON ALLEGED RACIAL SLUR BY PRESIDENT’S PRESS OFFICER
Incident yet another reason for the establishment of the ERC The Indian Action Committee (IAC) has noted media reports of alleged racial utterances purportedly attributed to the President’s Press Officer. Given the uneasiness, such alleged comments can precipitate and the negative impact it can have on the fragile fabric of...
IAC plans public march to observe World Suicide Prevention Day
PRESS RELEASE The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to inform the general public that the organization in collaboration with the Better Hope/ LBI NDC is organizing an awareness march in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The theme for this year’s WSPD is “Take...
EID–UL- ADHA MESSAGE FROM IAC
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend greetings to all Guyanese citizens, especially those who are adherents of Islam, on the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, a national holiday. The IAC recognizes that Eid–ul–Adha is a time for believers to learn the value of self- denial by making a sacrifice...
IAC urges Camp Street Jail must not be rebuilt
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is shocked and horrified at the deliberate destruction of the Camp Street Jail which was destroyed by fire On Sunday, July 9, 2017, set simultaneously in several buildings in the compound by dangerous prisoners many of whom are on Death Row or serving life sentences...
IAC Eid-Ul-Fitr Message 2017
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is pleased to join with all Guyanese in extending Eid Mubarak to the Muslim Community. The IAC recognizes that Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in which adherents of Islam are required to exert extreme self-discipline and enhance their compassion for...
Urgent action needed in flood-affected areas
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is shocked and horrified at the reports of severe flooding coming from citizens living on the East Coast of Demerara between villages of Cummings Lodge and Lusignan; throughout the entire length of Region Six; and the Pomeroon including Charity. The IAC is calling upon the...
Enmore Martyrs’ Day 2017
PRESS RELEASE The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to join with all Guyanese in commemorating the 69th Anniversary of the five Enmore Martyrs, Lallabajee, Pooran, Harry (Jug), Surujbally and Rambarran who were brutally murdered by Colonial Police Personnel. The IAC recognizes that this historical event was the catalyst that led...
IAC urges President to reconsider rejection of GECOM Chairman nominees
PRESS RELEASE The IAC is bewildered and disappointed by the President of Guyana H.E. David Granger rejection of the second list of nominees for the position of Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as submitted by Leader of the Opposition Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The IAC participated in the civil...
IAC Ramadan Message 2017
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend Ramadan Mubarak greetings to all the citizens of Guyana, especially those who are adherents of Islam, the religion of peace, at the beginning of this holy month which is observed by over one billion people globally. The IAC urges those persons who...