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Security is main concern for Guyana’s 50th anniversary
Guyana’s 50th anniversary celebrations is expected to attract a large number of people from all around the world and the organizers for the event will be doing everything to ensure everyone feels safe, comfortable and at home.
Bobby Vieira
Chairman for the Golden Jubilee Celebration, Bobby Vieira said that security during the event will be their main concern. There will be members from the Guyana Police Force and ranks from the Joint Services overlooking the event.
At this point, the Chairman said that the event is still in its planning stage. “We are working to ensure adequate security because we expect to get an influx of people, including foreigners,” Vieira related.
He explained that they are in the process of setting up an online accreditation process where participants, including artistes, vendors among others can be accredited.
Once accredited, persons will receive a badge, featuring their name and photograph, indicating which area they will be working.
“You will have to go online to the website and fill out an accreditation form or you can go to one of the Ministries, either Tourism or Culture and fill out the form. We are still working on that,” the Chairman said.
The event will feature Guyanese Singer, Sasha Wintz; Vocalist Cherry-Ann Hislop; Soca Artists Adrian Dutchin and Jumo Primo, as well as Chutney singers Gopaul Mangalram and Joyce Urmila Harris.
Guyanese-American hip hop stars Red Café and Ryan Leslie have also been invited to perform.
There will also be performances from the Bethesda Healing Center Dance Ministry, God’s Battalion of Praise Youth Choir, Impressions Dance Theater and classical Indian dancers Nikita Persaud and Nadia Persaud. Singer Anthony Alleyne, is slated to sing the US National Anthem while Lenessa Alexander will sing the Guyana National Anthem.
Guyana’s Golden Jubilee week of celebration starts on May 19 and ends on May 26. It will showcase the country’s development, history and talents.
Meanwhile, since Easter is being celebrated today, Vieira is asking all parents, who are planning to take their children to the Durban Park to fly kite, to be extra careful and conscious of the surroundings.
“We are appealing to parents to keep an eye on their children because construction works are ongoing at the park. We are not denying access; just be careful,” the Chairman urged.
He explained that vehicles will be barred from entering the park. “There are some stands that are completed that persons can use.”
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