THE Central Executive Committee of the main Opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has approved an extensive programme during August 2010 to commemorate the contribution of Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham to Guyana on the occasion of his 25th death anniversary. The PNCR, at a news conference yesterday, noted that August 6, 2010 will mark two and a half decades (25 years) since the death of that party’s “Beloved Founder Leader, and First Executive President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham”.
It is therefore, the view of the Party, including, its membership in the diaspora, that the PNCR, as an organization should observe this significant period in the nation’s, and the Party’s history, by facilitating a series of activities to commemorate this occasion, the PNCR stated.
The focus of the activities will be on educating, particularly youths, on the legacy of Forbes Burnham.  There will also be additional activities including a proposed sports tournament. A special Committee including representatives of the North American Region (NAR) of the Party and representatives of other organisations supportive of the work of Forbes Burnham has been established to implement the programme.
Traditionally, the death anniversary of Forbes Burnham is observed annually on the 6th August with a programme at Seven Ponds, Place of Heroes and an activity at the Memorial Bust at the National Congress of Women (NCW) Headquarters, Kitty.
The public would be kept informed of the details of the programme for the year 2010.