Georgetown: Prime Minister Samuel Hinds joined members of the Jagan family Thursday, and others gathered at the home of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Mrs. Janet Jagan, Bel Air, Georgetown as they reflected on their lives and struggles.
Born March 22, 1918, in Port Mourant, British Guiana; died March 6, 1997, after heart surgery, in Washington, D.C.; married Janet Rosenberg, 1943; children: Cheddi, Jr., Nadira; five grandchildren.
Janet Jagan was born on October 20, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on March 28, 2009, in Georgetown, Guyana.
The prime minister spoke of his many interactions with both Mr. and Mrs. Jagan during the struggles, as well as during the good times.
Meanwhile, health minister, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran spoke of his recollection of the life of Mrs. Jagan and her invaluable contributions to the health and education sectors.
Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) member of parliament, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said that dr. Jagan was a larger than life figure with a multi-faceted persona reflective of his humble origins.
The house that the Jagans lived in was declared a heritage home and declared open to the public by their daughter, Nadira Jagan-Brancier in April 2009.
It is managed under the red house committee and its doors are open to members of the public.
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