PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo has extended condolences to the government and people of Norway on the loss of lives in bomb attacks yesterday. Following is the text of the President’s message:
“His Excellency
Jens Stoltenberg
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway

The Government and people of the Republic of Guyana join me in expressing sincere condolences to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Norway on the loss of innocent lives as a result of the bomb attacks which targeted the city of Oslo and the senseless killing of civilians on Utшya Island.
The Government of Guyana reiterates its condemnation of the perpetration of terrorist acts and supports the efforts of the Government of Norway in bringing to justice the terrorists responsible for these atrocities.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and with the nation of Norway at this time.

Bharrat Jagdeo
President of the Republic of Guyana”
July 22, 2011