Georgetown : “Guyana is on a stable developmental pathway, with an economy that is one of the strongest in the Caribbean, having experienced the sixth consecutive year of strong economic growth, in addition to being one of the fastest growing economies in CARICOM for the past five years”.
President Bharrat Jagdeo in his final independence address at the National Park,last evening as Guyana observed its 45th anniversary since having gained its freedom from Great Britain, told a packed park of the country’s unwavering development.
He noted that if the country is to craft a Guyana that can take its rightful place among the nations of the world, then the vision beyond what might have seemed innovative just 10 years ago needs to be upgraded.
“Our vision for Guyana still includes the need for an expanding, broadly based economy. That is why our sustained economic growth and the prudent management of public finances is enabling us to keep inflation low, our currency stable and to build our national reserves to their highest level ever, all while dealing with the greatest global financial crisis in our independent country’s history,” he said.
Speaking of Guyana being a path-finder, with respect to its success in the climate change fight, he noted that the country’s vision can be further expanded.
“In the coming months, we will establish our next two protected areas – at Shell Beach and in the Kanuku Mountains. Once this work is complete, it will bring us very close to having 12% of our national territory as protected areas – on top of the efforts we are making in our rainforest. Few countries in the world can match this record.”
The Golden Arrowhead decorated with the famous colours green, white, yellow, black and red was slowly hoisted at midnight under which stood President Jagdeo, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony.
Guyana achieved its independence from Great Britain officially on May 26, 1966.
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