GUYANA’S national flag, the Golden Arrowhead, will be taking to the New Jersey skyline on June 10, as Guyanese living there celebrate their home-country’s 50th Independence Anniversary.It will be hoisted by none other than former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer, Mr. Desmond Roberts, who has the distinction of being the one who raised the Golden Arrowhead for the first time on Independence night back in 1966.

The ceremony is slated for 17:00hrs at the East Orange City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Lester Taylor III, whose wife is of Guyanese extract, is expected to join thousands of Guyanese and their friends in celebrating the auspicious event.

With the City of East Orange being home to a multitude of Guyanese, the Guyana-American Heritage Foundation has, since its formation, been tasked with assisting new immigrants, especially with acclimatisation and other social matters, which they do in collaboration with the City of East Orange.

And in cognisance of the importance of Guyanese to their community, the City of East Orange has designated May 26, this year as Guyana Day.

One of the highlights of the June 10, event is the honouring of the First Lady of East Orange, Mrs. Bibi Taylor, for her exemplary service to the Guyanese community.

Besides showcasing the uniqueness of our six races, it will also feature performances from Guyanese-born Ivor Lynch and Terry Gajraj among other activities slated for the evening.