Queen Elizabeth II today recognised Guyanese acti-vist, Denise Dias as the 17th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her “exceptional voluntary work campaigning for better road safety regulations following the tragic death of her daughter, Alicea”.
A release from the British High Commission said that in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 19-20 April, the Queen – as Head of the Commonwealth – is thanking inspirational volunteers across the 53 Common-wealth nations for the difference they are making in their communities and beyond.
The release said that by sharing these stories of service, the Heads of Govern-ment meeting will celebrate inspirational acts of volunteering across the Commonwealth and help inspire others.
Dias set up the Alicea Foundation in 1997,