Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana, Dario Morandy (fourth right, front row) with embassy officials and guests at a mass yesterday to mark the 197th anniversary of the independence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. (Photo by Jules Gibson)

Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana Dario Morandy right) and the Military Attache lay flowers at the base of the bust of Simon Bolivar, now ensconced at its new location at 106 New Garden Street, Queenstown. The wreath-laying ceremony was part of the observances to mark the 197th anniversary of the independence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. (Photo by Jules Gibson)