This composite photo shows a pictorial display of pre and post independence events at GINA’s exhibition on the lawns of Guyana Stores, Church Street.

AS part of Guyana’s 43rd Independence Anniversary, the Government Information Agency (GINA) on Monday held a one-day, open-air, pictorial exhibition on the lawns of Guyana Stores Limited, Church Street.

The exhibition showcased pictures from the pre and post-independence eras and attracted a wide cross-section of society. Children from various schools including, Whim primary school, Berbice, Kamwatta and Port Kaituma primary schools in Region One and Kartabo primary school in Region Seven were also in attendance.

There were exhibits showcasing Former President of Guyana Dr. Cheddi Jagan meeting with other Heads of State and at events leading up to independence.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony and GINA’s Director Mr. Neaz Subhan at the exhibition on Monday.

Dr. Jagan was one of the main fighters for Guyana’s independence, together with Former Presidents Forbes Burnham and his wife Janet Jagan and others. Guyana achieved political independence from Britain on May 26, 1966, ending more than 150 years of colonial rule.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony was among those who visited the exhibition. He lauded GINA’s effort to provide Independence and other developmental information to the people on the streets.

Part of GINA’s mandate is to provide information on the country’s development and one method of doing so is by hosting exhibitions.