Memorandum From the President's Special Assistant
(Schlesinger) to President Kennedy

Washington, June 21,1962

SUBJECT: British Guiana

This situation would be changed, of course, if there were a uniting of the Burnham and D'Aguiar forces behind Rai. But, so far, Burnham is so impressed by his own importance and self-analysis of popularity that this is not likely to happen. He is convinced in his own mind that his PNC would win any new election, and until such time as he can be persuaded otherwise the chances for any reasonable and effective unification are remote. Also, there is considerable feeling here, which I am inclined to share, that British Guiana would be worse off with Burnham than with Jagan.

The AFC knows about the back stabbing PNC.  That is why they want Moses to lead the collation.

All Guyanese politicians like talk

No need to worry.

APNU and AFC have worked out a splendid compromise.

There will be a rotating presidency with either Nagamootoo or Granger serving the first two years six months.

It matters not who gets the first chance.

STABROEK NEWS, FEB 9 --- Talks on a proposed pro-democracy alliance for the May 11 general elections are at a critical stage with APNU and the AFC discussing a plan for a rotating presidency even as both are skittish about which party gets the first turn should the alliance comes to fruition and win.

STABROEK NEWS, FEB 9 --- Talks on a proposed pro-democracy alliance for the May 11 general elections are at a critical stage with APNU and the AFC discussing a plan for a rotating presidency even as both are skittish about which party gets the first turn should the alliance comes to fruition and win.

very good news!

i suspect some of PPP big mouths, including the feral blasters, are smartly hoisting their anchor babies and putting their ABC houses in order

when the time comes, we will need a special tribunal set up to adjudicate a cleansing of the NEPS infestation midwived by Jagdeo and Brassington