Culture Minister hails President Ramotar’s determination and grit
–in spite of overwhelming challenges

MINISTER of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, last evening at the National Park, during the 48th Independence celebrations, called on the nation to remember the generations before us who have sacrificed and made Guyana the nation it is today.The following is the full text of his address:
I am delighted to welcome you to National Park, for the Annual Flag Raising Ceremony. This year we mark our 48th Anniversary, as an independent nation.
In marking this day, we must remember the generations before that have made our country what it is today; the workers and teachers, the farmers and engineers, doctors and cultural workers, entrepreneurs and elected leaders – people from all walks of life, all working to build a better and a greater Guyana.
Our journey was never smooth and easy, and along the way we have lost too many years. We experience a lot of growing pains as a nation. We sometimes stumble and sometime fell, but more importantly we always got up and keep striding for a better future.
Our resilience was shaped by history, and sustained by the love, hope and pride that we each have, for our country. The defining task of our generation is to work more cohesively for a better Guyana.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is proud, to play its role in promoting, our country’s rich heritage, ideals and aspirations. I want to thank all the persons involved in this year’s celebration, the Police, Army, the cultural performers, the staff of the Ministry, but most of all the 600 children and their parents. They have done a fantastic job in setting the tone for the 48th Independence celebrations.
And we thank them.
Friends, nations are made great not only by its people, but by its leaders.
We have a great leader with us tonight: A President, who is committed to the development of all our people, especially the young and the vulnerable! A President who is committed to eradicate poverty and spread prosperity! A President who is committed to national unity! A President who, despite the many challenges; despite the many impasses; despite the many obstacles, remains resolute and committed to making Guyana better for all Guyanese.