Pres Ali calls on citizens to rally behind One Guyana mission, unify for country

…as PM urges persons to be of service to nation

The One Guyana mission, which has been a mantra of President Dr Irfaan Ali, is one that the President is calling on citizens to rally behind in an effort to help unify Guyana and bridge gaps by reaching out to those in need.

In his Easter Day message, President Ali spoke of the importance of persons pledging to be “torchbearers of hope” and serving the people, demonstrating along the way that there are still caring and compassionate people.
“Let us all pledge to be torchbearers of hope. Let us become a light to others by being of service to them and particularly, to those who may be encountering unfortunate circumstances. Let us demonstrate that we are caring, considerate and compassionate people by reaching out to them in love, comfort and support.”
“The One Guyana mission will help bring our people closer together and to be instruments of hope to our fellow brothers and sisters. Let us continue to work each day to make this mission successful in uniting our nation,” President Ali further said in his message.
Wishing everyone a joyous Easter, he noted that the day contains a powerful message of not falling victim to despair. While life may have its challenges, there is also a sliver of hope that persons should not lose sight of.
“Easter celebrates the certainty of the victory of hope. When everything seemed lost, the resurrection restored hope and became a source of joy for the early followers of Christ. The easter story reminds us not to succumb easily to despondency and despair.”

“Amid the disappointments which life’s challenges sometimes present, there is always a sliver of hope, one that reminds us that life overcomes death, love surmounts hatred and hope triumphs over hopelessness.

Be of service
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips advocated for unity and service, noting that even as the country celebrates Easter, they are reminded of the importance of core values such as faith, love, family and unity.
“On this occasion of new beginnings and opportunities, we are also reminded of the importance of unity and service to others. This is a reminder as we consider how we can unite as a community and country to support one another and work towards a better future for all Guyanese.”
“As we celebrate Easter in Guyana, we reflect on the resilience and strength of our people. Even as we face challenges as a nation, we are fortunate to be a resilient nation who have continued to support one another as we work to build a bright and prosperous Guyana for our future generations.”
According to the Prime Minister, Guyanese should reflect on the country’s many blessings and also use the time to renew their commitment to living a life of “love and unity”. He also reminded of the lessons that come with the occasion.
“This time of reflection allows us to be thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives. We are blessed with a beautiful country, rich in culture and diversity, strong families and a supportive community.”
“We are gifted with the opportunity to come together to celebrate our faith and shared values, even among people of different beliefs. Guyana continues to be blessed with these admirable traits of tolerance, harmony and togetherness among our people.” (G3)