Ramotar puts up ‘Presidential Flag’ for display at military museum
Former President Donald Ramotar addresses GDF ranks, with his Presidential Standard on display, at the Military Museum, Base Camp Ayanganna (GDF photo)
Former President Donald Ramotar addresses GDF ranks, with his Presidential Standard on display, at the Military Museum, Base Camp Ayanganna (GDF photo)

FORMER President and Commander-in-Chief, Donald Ramotar, on Tuesday, formally handed over his “Presidential Standard” for display in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) museum at Base Camp Ayanganna.

During a simple, but significant ceremony, the former Head of State said it was his pleasure to hand over his Presidential Standard for display.

The Presidential Standard or Presidential Flag is the flag that is used in many countries as a symbol of the Head of State or President. In some countries, it is exclusively used by the President or is only raised where he/she is present.

According to the GDF, the design of the standard comprises a bold yellow-lined pyramid, set against a blue background which has, on its left upper right corner, the cacique crown, while a clump of trees is on the left.

Former President Donald Ramotar presents the standard that was folded to Inspector General, Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts (GDF photo)

In the centre of the pyramid is a flaming torch. A bold white wavy line runs from left to right at the base of the pyramid. In the centre of the pyramid is a pair of folded fists with breaking chains in the centre of a yellow-lined oval shape. All of those are set against a red background.

Explaining the significance of each symbol, Former President Ramotar first pointed to the pair of folded fists with breaking chains, stating that the chains symbolise the struggle and aspirations of the Guyanese people from the time of slavery, through indentureship, through colonialism and on to independence and the battle for democracy.

The flaming torch, he explained, embodies the hope and aspirations of all Guyanese to live a better life and improve themselves steadily and keep that flame of hope alive.

Born and bred at Caria-Caria village in the Essequibo River, the former Head of State said the clump of trees was inspired by the love for his hometown, as the forest is one of the most important resources, particularly in light of climate change and its challenges internationally.

The white line represents the rivers of Guyana. The yellow, which lines the pyramid, symbolises the objective of betterment while the blue background represents the Atlantic Ocean, and the red symbolises the fight against injustices.

The standard was later folded and Former President Ramotar presented it to Inspector General, Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts.

The GDF related that the standard was put on display at the museum among the standards of former Presidents Arthur Chung, Forbes Burnham, Desmond Hoyte, Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan.

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