THE month – long celebrations to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continued with the major event hosted on October 9 at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), the event was attended by a wide cross- section of Guyanese. Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon, at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the President, said that while there was much to celebrate, the emphasis was not on the achievements that have been accomplished so far, but rather it was more on the standards and stability that were restored and the new and innovative ideas that were cultivated.
He noted that the contention that was repeatedly advanced was that Guyanese now see themselves differently and more ready for the task of nation-building, and that the general perspective has changed to one that panders to the future and the expectations of development.
“Guyana is also being seen as a different place, and Guyanese are being looked at differently. That message will be highlighted for the duration of the October- long nationwide celebrations and it would continue to be resorted repeatedly as the PPP/C continues to chart the way forward for the development of Guyana,” the HPS posited.
October 9, marked the 20th anniversary since Dr Cheddi Jagan took the oath of office as Guyana’s third executive president, when the PPP/C gained victory at the 1992 polls in what was described as the first free and fair elections, and marked the return to democracy to Guyana.
During the rest of the month, Guyanese will be invited in all of the administrative regions to focus on change and participate in nationwide observances, which will include workshops, photographic exhibitions, and other activities with social partners.(GINA)