President pledges support for Emancipation Day activities

Some of those in attendance (Office of the President photo)
Some of those in attendance (Office of the President photo)

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with several Afro-Guyanese groups organising Emancipation activities and assured them of his Government’s full support.

 

During an engagement at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the President

stated  that his approach to managing the country is working directly with people and communities.

 

“I love working with the masses. Everything we do will be done directly with the people. You will see the president, the ministers, and all stakeholders coming out to directly to work with you, your organisation, and your group”, he said, according to a statement from the Office of the President.

 

President Ali also told the group that the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has planned a number of massive events across the country that will feature educational programmes and cultural activities, among others, on the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Demerara Revolt. The President also indicated his intention to revive the “art of drumming” programme.