As was expected, the country’s 54th Independence celebrations on Monday night was quiet as handfuls of officials attended the flag-raising ceremonies in the regions.
There were no crowds.
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 10 celebrated Guyana’s 54th Independence anniversary with a simple ceremony, in keeping with social distancing measures.
The ceremony, which was held at the Regional Democratic Council, saw in attendance just regional officials, including Regional Chairman, Renis Morian; Regional Vice Chairman, Elroy Adolph, and Regional Executive Officer, Orrin Gordon.
The Golden Arrow Head was hoisted by a rank of the Region 10 Police Division. Regional Chairman Morian made brief remarks which were followed by an award ceremony in the RDC’s boardroom. Several officials and citizens were recognised for their years of service in the areas of education, agriculture, regional service, sports, health, volunteerism, communications, etc.
Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Valerie Adams-Yearwood, also received an award for her years of contribution to Region 10.
In addition to Morian and Gordon, the other awardees were: Stanley Collins, Charles Sampson, M.S, Denise Belgrave, M.S, Simone Johnson, Maylene Stephen, Mayfil Greene, Pastor Selwyn Sills, Lanna Albert, Dr Pansy Armstrong, Dr Joseph Armstrong, Victor Fernandes, Gloria Britton, Stanley Smith, Deryck Collins, Vivienne Munroe, Vernon Todd, Moses Pantlitz, Joseph Gravesande, Cleveland Thomas, Farouk Riyasat, Elroy Adolph, Mr Baaljit and Mortimer Mingo.
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