THE  Walter Rodney Avenue, Hadfield and John Streets and a Walter Rodney monument were officially commissioned on Sunday, under the theme ‘Rodney, racial unity and resistance’ to mark the 30th anniversary of Walter Rodney’s assassination.

Government officials and Members of Parliament were among those present at the ceremony, which included Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee ; General Secretary  of the People’s Progressive Party Donald Ramotar, and Leader of the Alliance For Change AFC, Raphael Trotman.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds stated that Walter Rodney was indeed a great person with tremendous leadership and that his legacy will forever live on.
He noted that this as well as future generations, should follow in his foot-steps and fight for what they believe in as it will do well for the country and individuals.
Rodney’s wife, Pat Rodney, in a message sent, stated that she was very grateful to the committee that organised the activities to commemorate the death of her husband. She noted that it is important to keep his name alive because he dedicated his entire life to making Guyana a better place for all Guyanese.

Dr. Rodney has written about the development and underdevelopment of the country.

Pat Rodney said that he lived his life as if everyday was the last and he made the ultimate sacrifice on the people’s behalf.

“I pray each day that his dreams will become a reality; that we will begin to treat each other with respect and dignity and be each other’s keeper,” Pat Rodney stated in her message.

The avenue was constructed in remembrance of Walter Rodney and represents endurance and strength.

The monument, which represents the shield of Guyana, was donated by Mazaruni Granite and memorial site was dedicated by Rev. Olsen Small of the Werk-en-Rust community.

Walter Rodney was born in Georgetown, Guyana on March 23, 1942. On the evening of June 13, 1980, he was killed by a bomb near the Camp Street jail.