MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Culture, Dr. Frank Anthony, was out of the country and could not have attended Habeeb’s funeral, but he expressed his regrets on Habeeb’s passing and sent the following message of condolence:
“”On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport,and on my personal behalf I would like to extend profound condolences to the family and friends of the late Habeeb Khan. Habeeb Khan was a true patriot. In his own style, he was able to capture the experiences and realities of Guyana and Guyanese, often raising difficult questions in a humorous manner. And while he made people laugh, he also made them think about life. Habeeb, over the years, has been able to carve a special niche in Guyana’s cultural landscape. He can be regarded as one of Guyana’s first and finest stand-up comedians. He would be remembered for his pioneering work in comedy in particular, and the arts in general.
May his soul rest in peace!”