Lettter to Cheddi Jagan 5th Jan 1993

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This is a letter dated 5 January 1993 from Bernie Grant, then a British Member of Parliament, addressed to Dr. Cheddi Jagan, President of Guyana. In the letter, Grant expresses his desire to establish closer cooperation between the UK and Guyana, including proposing a delegation visit and a project to send skilled British workers to support development initiatives in Guyana. The letter highlights Bernie Grant's internationalist approach and his commitment to building ties with Caribbean nations.

Key points:
– Bernie Grant writes to President Cheddi Jagan to follow up on a previous letter.
– Grant mentions discussions with Tony Benn, who is interested in visiting Guyana.
– He proposes sending skilled workers and managers from the UK to Guyana to work at low pay rates due to unemployment in Britain.
– A friend, Roy Sawh, is referenced as a contact for coordination with Guyanese officials.
– Grant expresses eagerness to deepen cooperation and support Guyana’s development.

Bernie Grant was a prominent Black British MP known for his internationalist outlook and solidarity with Caribbean and African nations. This letter illustrates his efforts to foster practical ties between British workers and Guyanese development projects, reflecting broader themes of postcolonial cooperation and grassroots internationalism within Black British political history.

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