GOLDEN JUBILEE – FEBRUARY 23, 2020
On the occasion of the 50th Republic Anniversary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency David Granger, MSS, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana is pleased to make the following appointments under the Order of Roraima and the Order of Service of Guyana.
Order of Roraima
- Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
Order of Service
Cacique’s Crown of Honour
- The Right Reverend Charles Alexander Davidson
- Dr. Abraham Agustus Clemwood Fung-A-Fat
- Dr. Neville Bhagwandeen Gobin
- Edmond Montague Grant
- Professor John Edward Greene
- Dr. Cecil Edward Harricharran Continue reading
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Twenty in 2020 and expecting The Good Life – by Francis Quamina Farrier
Twenty in 2020 and expecting The Good Life – by Francis Quamina Farrier
During the past few weeks I have been wondering what would be the topic for my Guyana 50 Republic Jubilee Feature Article. Just a few days ago I concluded my wondering thoughts and decided to focus on the bright faces and minds of those Guyanese who are now age 20, and who will be voting for the very first time in a National General Elections. I have also decided to respectfully pass on some elderly advice to first time voters; the kind of advice which I received when I was a first time voter.
To the first time voters, I would let them know that back in Colonial British Guiana, one could not have voted at General Elections unless one was a property owner. One had to own house and land. In other words, ordinary poor people did not have a franchise and were not entitled to vote. So, many of our ancestors were really not full citizens as we are today. Then came what was known as “Adult Suffrage” which gave Voting rights to all adults 21 years and older. That was subsequently reduced to 18 years and older. Continue reading →
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