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39 years a Republic
President Bharrat Jagdeo, accompanied by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Frank Anthony, takes the salute yesterday outside Public Buildings
Guyana’s 39th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was observed with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead early yesterday morning at Public Buildings before a large crowd comprising Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, sections of the Disciplined Services and civil society.
President Bharrat Jagdeo took the salute prior to the hoisting of the flag, and was invited to inspect the Guard of Honour as is customary. His arrival at the event was preceded by that of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds.
The Golden Arrowhead was unfurled simultaneously with the traditional 21-gun salute, following prayers by representatives of the Muslim, Christian and Hindu communities, the three main religious groups in the country.
The prayers included requests for protection of the country’s citizens and divine guidance for its leaders.
The ceremony also saw the Guyana Police Force Band entertaining those gathered at the event to mark the 39th Anniversary of Guyana gaining its status as a Cooperative Republic on February 23, 1970. Guyana gained its Independence on May 26, 1966 from Great Britain.
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