Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn and Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill were recently honoured for their role in the Women in Aviation Stamp launch exercise held on October 9 as part of World Postal Day observances.

That event saw Guyana’s first female commercial pilots Beverly Drake and Cheryl Pickering-Moore receiving postal stamps in their honour from the Guyana Post Office Corporation.
The ministers were presented with plaques showcasing the First Day Covers of the stamps by Attorney-at-law Everette Richards who was representing the stamp honourees.
They both expressed delight for the recognition of their efforts in making the stamp launch a reality.
Cheryl Pickering-Moore and Beverly Drake were among the eight Guyanese women pioneers in the aviation industry that were honoured recently for their bravery in breaking the gender barriers in professional aviation in the 1960s.
The two women made history as a result of their commitment and dedication in the industry and their faces are now featured on the $20 and $80 postal stamps, which were revealed during the tribute ceremony as the first stamps in a series to honour the group.
The other six women to be similarly honoured are: Feriel Ally, Barbara Adams, Williette Gardener and Sandra Persaud.
The ministers were presented with plaques showcasing the First Day Covers of the stamps by Attorney-at-law Everette Richards who was representing the stamp honourees.
They both expressed delight for the recognition of their efforts in making the stamp launch a reality.
Cheryl Pickering-Moore and Beverly Drake were among the eight Guyanese women pioneers in the aviation industry that were honoured recently for their bravery in breaking the gender barriers in professional aviation in the 1960s.
The two women made history as a result of their commitment and dedication in the industry and their faces are now featured on the $20 and $80 postal stamps, which were revealed during the tribute ceremony as the first stamps in a series to honour the group.
The other six women to be similarly honoured are: Feriel Ally, Barbara Adams, Williette Gardener and Sandra Persaud.