Guyana’s Independence anniversary celebrated in Florida
The Orlando Diaspora in collaboration with the International Center for Democracy recently hosted an event at Legends Resto & Lounge in observance of Guyana’s 56th Independence Anniversary.
Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Anil Nandlall was the keynote speaker while Zulfiqar Ally, Deputy Ambassador at the Guyana Embassy in Washington DC; Fazal Yussuff, Advisor on Investment and Diaspora Affairs, Guyana Consulate, New York, and Ramzan Ali, Honorary Consul General in Miami were in attendance.
A section of the audience
Nandlall, in his feature address, went back in time to remind the Diaspora of the 28 years of rigged elections that Guyana endured under the dictatorial regime of the People’s National Congress (PNC) shortly after Guyana became an independent nation.
It was during that time during the PNC ruled that Guyanese fled from their homeland to seek a better life for their families. It was not until 1992 when the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), under the leadership of the late President Dr Cheddi Jagan, won free and fair elections that democracy was restored in Guyana.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall and other officials at the event
Nandlall commended the Diaspora for their successes and the better life they enjoyed abroad, but took the opportunity to encourage them to visit Guyana.
The AG again reiterated the failed attempt by the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) in 2020 to rig the elections and their failed attempt to deprive Guyanese of their democratic rights to have a government and President of their choice.
The Independence celebration in Orlando was the first of its kind – the organisers and the owners of Legends Resto & Lounge are committed to making it an annual event.
Meanwhile, there were over 1500 persons in attendance from throughout the US and Canada. They were entertained by Terry Gajraj, Devindra Pooran, Timeka Marshall, Mahendra Ramkellawan, Adrianna Thackurdeen, and Anant Hansraj.
The event also gave those in attendance the opportunity to meet friends and other families from Guyana and reflect on the great memories.
