IT IS rather appalling and disturbing to learn about a terrorist threat and possible attack on a Caribbean Airlines Flight from Georgetown, Guyana between February 10 to 13, 2014.The Georgetown mission of the Embassy of the United States of America issued an advisory that was aired around the world via international media channels, which cautioned U.S citizens currently in Guyana and those desirous of visiting the Caribbean of the possibility of great harm being done to themselves.
The people of Guyana and the Caribbean have earned the title of being the most hospitable people on Planet Earth, where we enjoy lasting camaraderie, simplicity and serenity. Thus, there exists no need for hyped-up fears and suspicions in the Caribbean, as Guyana and Trinidad prepare to host two major national events that attract tourists from around the world, and earn much-needed foreign currency from the celebrations of Mashramani in Guyana and Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago.
Nonetheless, this advisory leaves one to wonder how coincidental is this threat that emanates at a time when the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is hosting their international conference in Guyana during the said period of 10-13 February, 2014.
Written By Ms. Hasena Mohamed