“You can change the laws of man, but you can’t change the laws of God.” — Queen Ifrica

As Queen Ifrica prepares to headline this year’s Emancipation Day celebrations at the National Park, these words remind us that justice, dignity, and freedom are principles greater than any human institution. They speak to the enduring struggle of humanity to uphold truth, equality, and respect for all.

On behalf of the Executive Council of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) warmest Emancipation Greetings are extended to all our members, and indeed to all Guyanese, at home and in the Diaspora, on this historical 188th Anniversary of the formal abolition of Slavery.