AN EXHIBITION to commemorate the life of Former President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan was declared open in the National Library on Church Street, Georgetown, yesterday.The official opening was by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive, Mr. Navin Chandarpal, as part of a list of planned activities for the commemorative month of March.
On exhibit are photographs and books about Dr. Jagan dating back to his growing up days to the end of his presidency.
Chandarpal said on show is a wealth of material that deals with a very important aspect of the country’s development, particularly from the middle 1940s.
Dr. Jagan is being remembered for his tremendous contributions to Guyana, the struggle for its political independence, its development and the restoration of democracy within, Chandarpal said.
He urged the general public, especially students, to view the display, pointing out that there is a lot of information about the nation’s history that is very beneficial.
The exhibition will be open daily through March 28.