THE ruling’s People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Tuesday announced a list of activities to be performed in March to commemorate the life and work of former President and founder of the PPP, Dr. Cheddi Jagan.Those activities would be performed under the theme “Cheddi Jagan: His Vision, our Living Guide”. Among the activities planned is the Babu John wreath laying and commemorative activity on March 8, which will be preceded by a cycle race from New Amsterdam to No. 54 Village, Corentyne.

It is expected that thousands of party members, supporters and friends would participate in this annual monumental activity.

President Donald Ramotar, former President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, and PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee are expected to deliver feature addresses.

Other activities planned are the Annual Cheddi Jagan Lecture, on March 23 at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre; the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk, at the National Park on March 15; the Annual Family Fun Day, at State House also on March 15; a book and photographic exhibition, at the National Library on March 16; a Night of Reflection on March 13, and wreath-laying activities at Lethem and Karasabai in Region Nine and Mountain Kopinang and Kato in Region Eight.

Additionally lectures, video-shows and other commemorative activities are expected to take place in all of the ten geographic regions of Guyana.

The PPP statement acknowledges that both Dr. Cheddi Jagan and his wife Janet died in the month of March, in 1997 and 2009 respectively.

The ruling party cordially invites all Guyanese to participate in these events, aimed at honouring this great leader and statesman whose dedication and commitment to the cause of a better Guyana is unmatched.