I EXTEND warm greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, on this the forty-second anniversary of our republic. This is a very special time for all Guyanese, and is marked by great festivities celebrating our national culture. This national culture has been woven from the strands of the various ethnic groups which constitute our people. Let us celebrate this diversity by being part of the many events that are being held to commemorate this year’s anniversary of our status as a republic.
To those visiting Guyana to be part of our grand celebrations, I extend a warm welcome. I extend best wishes to you and hope that you will have a great and enjoyable time in our beautiful country and among our friendly and hospitable people. As we celebrate our republic, let us promote and emphasise the things that unite us as we move closer to our Motto of “One People, One Nation, One Destiny.”
We have a country to build and our human resources are especially critical as we enter this important stage of nation- building, one in which every Guyanese will be expected to participate meaningfully in and share equitably in its benefits. My government has great plans to leap-frog the development of Guyana to new heights. This will be done in a democratic and inclusive framework, one in which the views of all citizens will be respected and their concerns addressed. I invite all to be part of this historic process. Let us work together to build a more resilient, peaceful, democratic, united and prosperous Guyana!
Happy Republic Day!