THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Annual Family Fun Day, in memory of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan, hosted on the lawns of State House, Main Street yesterday saw hundreds of Guyanese turning out to celebrate and be part of the fun-filled event.

Ministers of Government also graced the event and were seen chatting with the patrons and having photo opportunities with them.

Addressing the gathering last evening, President Donald Ramotar urged patrons, while enjoying themselves, to take time to reflect on the memory of Dr. Jagan, who dedicated his life towards the development of Guyana for the benefit of the ordinary people. He pointed out that the late founding member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) made many sacrifices for the country and much of what has been achieved by the current administration is owed to the foundations he laid.

President Ramotar further stated: “The PPP/C Government has been loyal to the vision of Dr. Jagan which is to make life better for the ordinary people. That is why we have concentrated all of our energies on the social sector, building our educational foundation, because we are confident that once we have a strong and educated population we can take our country rapidly forward. We have also concentrated on health and our infrastructural development.”
The president also emphasized that citizens should not take for granted the things that the PPP/C has fought for and achieved, alluding to a time when persons had to line up and fight for basic necessities under the administration of the

People’s National Congress (PNC), now the main block in the coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU).
And on display were many photographs and other aspects of Dr. Jagan’s life and work, such as the many books he had authored.

(By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)