IN January 2006, our government promised a forum at which representatives of our overseas communities would be brought together to discuss and chart a more structured relationship with the Diaspora.

Vishnu Bisram recently not only listed a host of Guyanese committed to the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) but also pointed to some of the benefits that such an organisation brings.

Evidently, among us there is belief in this kind of organisation, and  we seem to have sufficient experience to manage a Global Organisation of People of GUYANESE Origin.

Is it not time that the 2006 promise is met?
FAIYAZ