All set for President Granger’s inauguration

May 26, 2015 News

The official Inauguration Ceremony of the eighth Executive President of Guyana, David Granger, will take place today, Independence Day, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

File Photo: Preparations underway at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

There are expected to be thousands of Guyanese in attendance, a number of foreign leaders, Ministers of the newly formed A Partnership for National Unity /Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Government, and the military.
After the arrival of President Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger, there will be a military fanfare, followed by the 21-gun salute. The inspection of the Guard of Honour will then take place before other aspects of the programme begin.
There will be singing by the Woodside and Joint Schools’ choirs along with a display by hundreds of students, and prayers from religious leaders.
President Granger is expected to address the nation, and this will be followed by the announcement of the National Awards.
The programme will end with a display by the military bands and fireworks, and an interlude by the National Steel Orchestra.
President Granger officially took the oath of office on May 20, at Parliament Building just after the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) announced the final results of the May 11, 2015 General and Regional elections.