Christmas messages

Dec 25, 2025 News

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GAWU: It is a period that calls for reflection on faith, humility, compassion

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends sincere Christmas greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, and in a special way to the Christian community, as the nation observes the holy and joyous season of Christmas.

Christmas holds profound spiritual significance for Christians, marking the birth of the Christ child and symbolising renewal, hope, peace, and redemption. It is a period that calls for reflection on faith, humility, compassion, and the enduring promise of a better tomorrow grounded in love and service to others.

In Guyana, Christmas holds deep cultural significance. It is a season that transcends religious boundaries and is embraced by Guyanese from all walks of life, irrespective of faith, ethnicity, or social background. Through shared traditions, fellowship, and community engagement, Christmas reinforces the values of togetherness and mutual respect that are fundamental to our multicultural society.

GAWU recognises that the core message of the Christmas season—unity, piety, charity, and goodwill to all—has particular relevance at this time in our national life. Our country faces pressing challenges that demand collective effort, understanding, and solidarity. We therefore urge all Guyanese to reject voices and actions that seek to divide our people, and instead to embrace dialogue, tolerance, and national unity in the interest of peace and progress.

As we celebrate, GAWU encourages all Guyanese to do so responsibly and safely, with consideration for one another and for the well-being of our communities. On behalf of the leadership and membership of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), we wish all Guyanese a happy, peaceful, and prosperous Christmas season, and trust that the spirit of hope and unity inspired by Christmas will continue to guide our nation in the year ahead.

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ERC: use this season to strengthen bonds within families, communities

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Christmas greetings to all Guyanese as the nation joins in observing this sacred and festive season.

Within Christianity, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, whose coming into the world symbolizes hope, redemption, and God’s love for humanity. It is a sacred occasion for Christians to reflect on Christ’s teachings of peace, humility, compassion, and service to others, values that continue to guide us and inspire acts of kindness and goodwill.

While Christmas holds deep religious significance for Christians, it is also embraced nationally in Guyana as a time of shared celebration, reflection, and generosity. In our diverse and multi-ethnic society, Guyanese of all backgrounds join in observing the season, that encourages unity, generosity, and togetherness, and reflects the respect we show for one another’s faiths and traditions.

Christmas is a time that calls for reflection on shared values of love, peace, compassion, and goodwill, principles that transcend religious, cultural, and ethnic boundaries. It is a period that reminds us of the importance of unity, mutual respect, understanding, empathy and dialogue which are central to building and sustaining harmonious relations within Guyana’s diverse society.

As we celebrate Christmas, the Commission encourages all citizens to use this season as an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families, communities, and each other, reaffirming our collective responsibility to promote peaceful coexistence and harmonious relations.

The ERC wishes all Guyanese a safe, peaceful, and joyous Christmas, and looks forward to continued collaboration with all stakeholders in the pursuit of unity and national harmony in the new year ahead.

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GPSU: ‘Tis the Season for Peace and Goodwill! 

The Guyana Public Service Union extends warmest Christmas Greetings of Peace, Hope, and Goodwill to all Public Servants, current and retired, to every worker and their families, and to all Guyanese at home and abroad.

As Guyanese, we celebrate this Season through cherished traditions that brings warmth and joy into our homes and communities, including festive decorations and carols that fill the air, church activities, family gatherings, gift-giving, shared meals, the joy of Santa Claus, and the vibrant presence of masqueraders.

Beyond the festivities, Christmas is a sacred season. At its heart is the birth of Jesus Christ, a timeless message of love, humility, peace, and service to humanity. It is a season that invites us to renew our commitment to values that transcends time: justice, compassion, dignity, and care for one another, especially the vulnerable, the elderly, the sick, and those facing hardships.

While the spirit of the season invites hope and reflection, it also brings into focus the realities many Public Servants continue to face, including unmet expectations from their employers and ongoing challenges in meeting the needs of their families and dependents.

In a year marked by rapid economic expansion, national transformation, and evolving demands on the delivery of public service, public servants have remained the backbone of our nation, delivering essential services, maintaining institutional stability, and upholding democratic governance, often under increasing pressure and expectation. The Guyana Public Service Union salutes your dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment, which continue to sustain Guyana’s growth and social cohesion.

As a Union, we will continue our mission to engage in meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders, advocating to ensure that national development translates into improved livelihoods for workers and their families, so that seasons such as Christmas are not a struggle to celebrate, but truly blessed and joyous occasions, filled with God’s grace. Members be assured that your safety, wellbeing and welfare will always remain our unwavering priority. We shall continue to advocate your right to earn a living wage and shall vigorously defend that your Constitutional Right to due process be adhered to at all times.

As we look ahead to 2026, the Union encourages renewed unity, commitment, and collective resolve to continue pursuing fairness, dignity, and improved conditions of service for all. May this Christmas bring comfort to your homes, peace to your hearts, and renewed faith in your dreams and in the future. On behalf of the Executive Council and Staff of the Guyana Public Service Union, we wish you a Happy and Blessed Christmas 2025.

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