– to mark 39th Republic Anniversary

President Bharrat Jagdeo inspects the guard of honour at the flag-raising ceremony.

President Bharrat Jagdeo took the salute prior to the hoisting of the flag and was invited to inspect the Guard of Honour as is customary. His arrival at the event was preceded by that of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds.

The Golden Arrowhead was hoisted simultaneously with the traditional 21-gun salute, following prayers by representatives of the Muslim, Christian and Hindu Communities, the three main religions in the country.

The Golden Arrowhead is hoisted at the ceremony.

Following this, the National Pledge was recited by all, followed by the Song of the Republic and the National Anthem.

The ceremony also saw the Guyana Police Force Band entertaining those gathered at the event to mark the 39th year since Guyana gained its status as a Cooperative Republic on February 23, 1970, following its independence from Great Britain in 1966.