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Guyana Nite Souvenir Journal February 23, 2013

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MESSAGE TO THE DIASPORA
ON THE OCCASION OF THE 43rd REPUBLIC ANNIVERSARY
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY DONALD RAMOTAR, PRESIDENT OF GUYANA
I extend warmest greetings to the Guyanese community in the United States of
America, and elsewhere on this the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the attain-
ment of republican status for our country. I am extremely delighted by the ongoing
interest that has been shown by the Guyanese Diaspora in our national celebrations
and the enthusiastic response that these activities attract.
This I believe is a reflection of the deep affection and strong ties that our non-
resident Guyanese have for their country. Despite being separated by distance from
their homeland, they care deeply about their country and are proud to be called a
Guyanese and to be associated with activities that celebrate our national heritage.
As we celebrate another Republic Day, let us be proud to announce our Guyanese
heritage. We are a nation enriched by our diverse cultures. This diversity should
generate intense pride rather than becoming a source of division and strife. I there-
fore trust that your observances to mark Republic Day 2013 will highlight and reflect
our rich cultural diversity and what a great national asset this is.
You too, the members of the Diaspora are also valuable members of our nation. I
wish to use this opportunity of Republic Day to thank all of you for being part of the
Guyanese family and for your many contributions to your country and its peoples. I
trust that you will continue to take a keen interest in your homeland and I wish to
invite all of you to come back home even if it is for a short visit to see for yourselves
the positive transformation that has and is taking place in your homeland. Guyana is
your homeland and you will always be welcome here.
Have an enjoyable Republic Day and may the love you hold for our homeland never
fade or be extinguished! Happy Republic Day!
Donald Ramotar
President of Guyana


Message from the Honorary Consul
Ramzan Roshanali

It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to send warm greetings on behalf of the Government of
Guyana to our Diaspora in Florida and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the occasion of the 43 rd an-
niversary of the Republic of Guyana. It is an important milestone as it came not long after our country
gained Independence.
We will also observe some very important and significant anniversaries this year. This month is the 250 th
anniversary of the 1763 Berbice Slave Uprising. May of this year will mark the 175th anniversary of the
arrival of Indians in Guyana on the ships S.S. Whitby and S.S. Hesperus. August will mark the 190th anni-
versary of the Demerara slave rebellion. This year is the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery and
the emancipation of enslaved slaves. And this year also marks the 160th year of Chinese arriving in Guy-
ana.
Our country became sovereign, free, independent and democratic after long years of struggle. And while
we use these occasions to reflect on those struggles and our successes so far, we must remember that we
need also to look to the future. There are many things that our people and country still need to accomplish
so as to provide a better standard of living for all. So in many ways the struggle for heightened social and
economic development continues.
We have sustained a nationhood which today witnesses our relative peaceful co-existence. New projects
are being implemented by both Guyanese, foreign companies and groups who have discovered that Guy-
ana is truly open for business. Even as you read this, a new hotel is being built in Guyana which will di-
rectly employ about 200 Guyanese.
In this sense, Guyanese in the Diaspora can play a vital role in contributing to the development of our
country. I think that the recent initiatives by the Honorable Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Minister of For-
eign Affairs to consult with Guyanese living abroad through The Guyana Diaspora ( GUYD ) Project with
support from the International Organization for Migration ( IOM ) and the Government of Guyana is a
vessel through which we can continue to make significant contributions to the development of our country.
I am sure this will continue and I urge all of you to pay more attention to what is happening at home and
to stay connected.
Of course, our Republic Day celebration is highlighted by that most colourful of Guyanese festivities,
Mashramani. It is a truly Guyanese event that is gaining in popularity at home and abroad. Many use this
occasion to visit Guyana and we should do so in greater numbers.
On this occasion I extend to all Guyanese Happy Republic Day and Mashramani and wish you a successful
cultural presentation, with all the camaraderie, nostalgia and patriotism that it will evoke.



Message from Mr. Wesley Kirton
Chairman
Republic AnniveRsARy ‘GuyAnA nite’
Planning Committee

It is indeed an honor for me to have been given the responsibility of chairing the planning committee for
this Guyana Nite event in commemoration of our dear homeland’s 43rd anniversary as a Republic. It is
even a greater honor to welcome you all here tonight on behalf of the committee. Allow me to extend a
special welcome to the Honorable Dr. Jennifer Westford, Minister of the Public Service who has traveled
from Georgetown especially for this event and to His Excellency Mr. Bayney Karran, Guyana’s Ambassa-
dor to the United States. The Leader of the Opposition in Guyana, Brigadier (retired) David Granger is
also represented here tonight and I extend a warm welcome to his representative.

Among us tonight are several elected officials from cities, counties and the State of Florida including our
own Caribbean sister, State Representative Hazelle Rogers and Broward County Commissioner brother
Dale V.C. Holness and I ask that you join me in giving our elected officials a true Guyanese welcome. We
also have the pleasure of the company of members of the Caribbean Consular Corps in Florida and to you
I extend a warm welcome as well.

Tonight’s event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. This event marks the
first time that there is an official celebration of Guyana’s Republic anniversary in south Florida and the
Guyanese American community here is indebted to the sponsors for providing us an opportunity to cele-
brate this historic milestone in our nation’s history through the display of our rich and diverse culture
and cuisine. A sincere thank you to our sponsors and our souvenir journal advertisers for supporting us
on such short notice and please be assured that we are most appreciative of your kind gesture.

Guyana Nite is being held under the patronage of our Honorary Consul Mr. Ramzan Roshanali who,
along with his dear wife worked tirelessly to ensure the success that tonight has turned out to be. It gives
me great pleasure to extend the planning committee’s heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Roshanali for
their hard work and dedication.

I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to my colleagues on the planning committee for the
valuable time you contributed and for your creativity. The fruits of your efforts are on display tonight for
all to see and enjoy.

Finally, to you all gathered here tonight I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy some of the world’s most
tasty cuisine, finest rums, diverse music and interpretive dancing and for those of you who are not Guya-
nese-the world’s most hospitable people.



CULTURAL PROGRAM

Qyneares

Ken Corsbie

Harold Caribbean

Kayla Deen



Dr. Jennifer Westford, MP


GUYANA NITE PLANNING COMMITTEE

MR. WESLEY KIRTON
DR. SHIVRANIE DOOKHIE
MR. LESLIE LACHMANSINGH PATRON:

MR. LARRY LONDON HONORARY COUNSUL, MR. RAMZAN ROSHANALI

MR. PARMY BHAGWANDIN

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The National Anthem of All sons of one mother, Guyana the
free
Guyana
Words by A. L. Luker
Music by R. C. G. Potter Great land of Guyana, diverse
though our strains,
Dear land of Guyana, of rivers and We are born of their sacrifice, heirs
plains, of their pains,
Made rich by the sunshine, and lush And ours is the glory their eyes did
by the rains, not see -
Set gem-like and fair between One Land of six peoples, united and
mounts and sea- free.
Your children salute you. dear land
of the free. Dear Land of Guyana, to you will we
give
Green land of Guyana, our heroes of Our homage, our service each day
yore, that we live;
Both bondsman and free, laid their God guard you, great Mother, and
bones on your shore, make us to be
This soil so they hallowed, and from More worthy our heritage - land of
them are we, the free.

Song of the Republic Freedom our everlasting goal
Words by Cleveland W. Hamilton Courage and truth our aim
Music by Frank Daniels Unyielding in our quest for peace
Like ancient heroes brave
From Pakaraima’s peaks of pow’r With strength beyond the slave
To Corentyne’s lush sands,
Her children pledge each faithful hour Guyana climb that glorious perch
To guard Guyana’s lands To fame prosperity
To foil the shock of rude invaders Join in the universal search
Who’d violate her earth For world wide comity
To cherish and defend forever Your people whatsoe’er their breed
The state that gave them birth Their hue or quality
With one firm never changing creed
We’ll forge a nation’s mighty soul The nation’s unity
Construct a nation’s frame


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