PYO celebrates life of Dr Cheddi Jagan

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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds stands with Former President Bharrat Jagdeo and PPP/C General Secretary Clement Rohee moments after being recognised by the PYO at Red House, Kingston
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds stands with Former President Bharrat Jagdeo and PPP/C General Secretary Clement Rohee moments after being recognised by the PYO at Red House, Kingston

Outgoing Prime Minister Samuel Hinds has been recognised for the significant contribution he has made to Guyana’s advancement by the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO). In a moving and ceremonial expression, the youth of the party with which Hinds had joined forces in 1992, handed over a plaque as he attended the group’s Night of Reflection in memory of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan Friday evening.

PYO Chairman, Irfaan Ali labelled Prime Minister Hinds a man of dignity and honour who is deserving of recognition for his sterling contribution to Guyana. “Your hard work and commitment to Guyana and the mining town of Linden remain vibrant today as the day you joined Comrade Jagan on the Journey to progress and development,” expressed Ali.

Ali said the youth arm and by extension the party has great appreciation for Hinds’ 22 years of public service with honesty and decency. “Your solid contribution will serve as a monument of your sacrifices,” read the plaque.

In brief remarks, the outgoing Prime Minister said while he is not looking for honours, when it comes he is greatly appreciative. He encouraged the youthful audience to take up the challenge of building Guyana on the backs of those who came before. Hinds, an Engineer has served as Prime Minister since 1992 and briefly as President in 1997.

Prior to this, Hinds worked for Alcan, as the head of Chemical Engineering. By education, Hinds is a licensed and qualified Chemical Engineer, having graduated from the University of New Brunswick.

Recently, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) announced a new Prime Ministerial Candidate in the person of Elisabeth Harper, a candidacy Hinds has supported. Harper, a Career Diplomat will run alongside Donald Ramotar when the PPP/C contests the May 11 General and Regional Elections.

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