POSITIONS FROM FREEDOM HOUSE Reflect on the valiant efforts of those who made untold sacrifices for Guyana’s freedom

[A MESSAGE FROM THE PPP ON THE OCCASION OF GUYANA’S 57th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY]

ThePeople’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends greetings to all Guyanese, both here and in the Diaspora on the occasion of Guyana’s 57th independence anniversary.

The 57 years since the Golden Arrowhead was first hoisted in May 1966, was not without its challenges. Our nation and its people were tested at various points, but on every occasion, despite the severity of what confronted us, our resilience and indomitable will to rise to those challenges and forge ahead, prevailed.

Once again, we are challenged as a people to be brave in the face of tragedy following the death of 19 innocent souls in the devastating fire at Mahdia. We join all of Guyana and the rest of the world in mourning this tragic loss and express our condolences to the affected families. We also pray for a speedy recovery for all those who remain hospitalised and pledge our full support at ensuring no ef-