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Flashback on scenes of early Independence Day celebrations
The first flag-raising ceremony in 1966 at the National Park
The first flag-raising ceremony in 1966 at the National Park
Formality was forgotten when Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham embraced each other at the May 26, 1966 flag raising ceremony. Guyana’s High Commissioner to Britain, Sir Lionel Luckhoo and Lady Luckhoo, Speaker of the House, Mr. A.P. Alleyne and Mrs. Alleyne, and Minister of Local Government Mr. Randolph Cheeks and Mrs. Cheeks were among those who saw the then Prime Minister and Opposition Leader perform a “bear hug” half an hour before Guyana attained nationhood.
Varying expressions of emotions are reflected on the faces of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Prime Minister Forbes Burnham and Guyana’s Governor General Sir Richard Luyt as they see the country’s flag raised and hear its National Anthem played at midnight on Independence Day in 1966.
Prime Minister Forbes Burnham and Governor General Sir Richard Luyt exchange warm hand-shakes seconds after the Union Jack was lowered and the flag of Guyana raised on Independence Day in 1966.
Former President Desmond Hoyte takes an Independence toast with former Cuba’s Ambassador to Guyana Omar Mendonza Sosa at the GDF officers’ Mess, Camp Ayanganna, in 1992. On Mr. Hoyte’s right is former Prime Minister, Hamilton Green, and other guests.
Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo, in his capacity as Commander in Chief of the disciplined services inspecting the guard of honour at the National Park during Independence Day observations in 2005
Former President, Janet Jagan, and Prime Minister, Sam Hinds, flanked by then Foreign Minister Clement Rohee, (left) and Cuban Ambassador Ricardo Garcia Diaz rasing a toast at the 1998 Independence anniversary reception hosted by Prime Minister at the Police Officers’ Mess, Georgetown.
Former President Dr. Cheddi Jagan receives a set of the new $1, $5, and $10 coins from the Bank of Guyana official, Mr. Lawrence Williams, on the occasion of Independence Day in 1996 at the National Cultural Centre.
Former President, Janet Jagan, takes the salute from the guard of honour at the National Cultural Centre in 1998. She is flanked by Brigadier Joe Singh and Deputy Police Commissioner Floyd McDonald.
Former President, Cheddi Jagan, shares the cake at the Independence Day celebration held at the National Cultural Centre in 1996.
Former President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, at the Independence Anniversary in May 1993 at the National Park.
Two political foes come together: Prime Minister Forbes Burnham and PPP’s Cheddi Jagan in a happy mood in May 26, 1976, at celebrations at the National Park.
Having completed reading the Throne’s speech, the Duke of Kent hands the document back to Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. Others in the picture are: The Duke’s private secretary, Commander R. Buckley, standing behind Governor General Luyt; Speaker Alleyne (centre), the Ducthess (right). In the foreground are clerk of the legislature, Elwyn Viapree, and his assistant F. Narine.
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