President Jagdeo meets New York Veterans

Georgetown , GINA, November 10, 2005

President Bharrat Jagdeo today met President Johnny Glasgow and members of the of the New York Veterans’ Association, who are in Guyana for the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) 40th anniversary celebrations.

The veterans today paid a courtesy calls on the Head of State at State House, Georgetown. They are due to leave Guyana shortly.

Two days ago, the President of the of the New York Veterans’ Association presented a plaque to the Chief-of-Staff Brigadier Edward Collins, while his wife presented Col. Frankie Bishpan with another plaque at a reception hosted at the Officers’ Club, Camp Ayanganna.

On November 8, also, President Jagdeo joined the veterans in unveiling the National Veterans Monument at the Drill Square, Defence Headquarters Camp Ayanganna.

The monument was erected at the south-western side of Camp Ayanganna and reads “In Memory of the men and women who served in the military forces in both the British Guiana and Guyana.”

The GDF was established on November 1, 1965 when training began under the auspices of United Kingdom trainers and has served Guyana well over the years.

During this month, a series of activities have been planned to celebrate this milestone. The focus of this year’s anniversary is veterans. In their honour, the GDF will build a hospice at Lamaha Park next year.

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President Jagdeo for Region Six tomorrow

Georgetown , GINA, November 10, 2005

The Head of State President Bharrat Jagdeo will take his Government’s Outreach to Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) tomorrow November, 11.

While there he will have a meeting on the health situation, visit the Cannan Children’s Home at Port Mourant and meet various interest groups at Albion Estate.

At 10:30 hrs, the President will walk-about the Belvedere community, as well as Adelphi and Locaber Canje at 14:00 hrs and New Amsterdam at 15:30

President Jagdeo will also attend the commissioning of the new Little Rock Hotel, New Amsterdam.

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President hosts encounter with Muslims on Saturday

• Continues State House interaction with religious leaders

Georgetown , GINA, November 10, 2005

President Bharrat Jagdeo will tomorrow host Muslim leaders at a post-Ramadan event at State House, where they would be given the opportunity to raise concerns with President Jagdeo and Government Ministers.

This disclosure was made by the President’s Information Liaison Robert Persuad.

Muslims worldwide observed Ramadan during the past month, during which spiritual devotion and material sacrifices were made to achieve spiritual and moral upliftment.

The period ended with special festivities on the Eid-Ul-Fitr (Day of Feasting) when families and friends rejoiced for having completed the commandment of Allah through successful abstinence.

Eid-Ul-Fitr was observed in Guyana on November 4.

The religious encounter with Muslims follows the Head of State’s hosting the Diwali Utsav at State House on October 22, when Hindu leaders raised their concerns at an interactive session after being entertained with a cultural programme.

The President will host the Christian community in December in observance of Christmas, Persaud said.

Over the years of his Presidency President Jagdeo has given religious groups many opportunities to share their views on national issues, many of which were integrated into national policies and programmes.

The President has been hospitable to the three main religious groups by opening the lawns of State House for them to host religious encounters. This dates back to his inauguration on March 31, 2001; where he signalled his commitment to include religious leaders in the process of governance.

“I want to assure the people of Guyana, who have deep religious convictions that I will seek guidance and advice from our religious leaders, as we try to breakdown barriers and create a more compassionate society,” he said at his inauguration

That commitment stands strong today.

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