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PNCR salutes Sir Shridath

The PNCR has acknowledged the work and contribution of Sir Shridath Ramphal.
In a statement read at its press conference on Thursday, the party recalled that Sir Shridath, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, was instrumental in the successful hosting of the 1972 Foreign Minister’s meeting in Georgetown; played a leading role in the establishment of the Caribbean Commu-nity; was one of the architects of the ACP Agreement, in 1975, and the first LOME Convention; was an important player in the recognition of both Cuba and China; and a tireless champion for the cause of the under developed countries.

Read in part by PNCR parliamentarian Aubrey Norton, the statement said that in addition to these successful labours, Sir Shridath became Secretary General of the Commonwealth and made his mark by seeking to bridge the differences between the developed and developing countries. In his capacity as Commonwealth Secretary General, he provided courageous support and inspired leadership in finding solutions for the independence of Zimbabwe and the more intractable problem of South Africa.

It was articulated that the party wished to place on record its deep appreciation of Sir Shridath’s sterling service to this nation and his seminal contributions to the integration and progress of the Caribbean region. It also extended very best wishes to this distinguished Guyanese on his 80th birthday, come 3 October 2008.

The PNCR added that many outstanding Guyanese and West Indian personalities, including Professor Rex Nettleford, praised and thanked Sir Shridath for his services to the region and the world. The PNCR joins in the tributes to this outstanding Guyanese and world statesman.

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9 Responses to “PNCR salutes Sir Shridath”

Professor Dr. Shamir Andrew Ally, Pennsylvania, USA
on September 7th, 2008 10:11 am

YES…YES….agreed….

Sir Shridath has served and CAN CONTINUE to serve GUYANA, in the Global arenas. He is recognized Globally, and was a strong candidate to be the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Party Politics, ASIDE, I urge President Jagdeo, to continue using HIS SERVICES, in the current EPA dialogue. HE will be a very strong advocate for CARICOM and ALL member Countries.

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torbo
on September 7th, 2008 1:25 pm

like i said before the govt. of guyana need the PNC to

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torbo
on September 7th, 2008 1:30 pm

like i said before the govt. of guyana needs the PNC to get things done
right ,they have no scholars in their cabinet all of them is visionless, people
of guyana vote back the PNC into office its guyana only hope.

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gtbeat
In reply to the above comment on September 8th, 2008 8:59 pm:
Dream on!!!!!

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torbo
on September 7th, 2008 2:15 pm

this is a quote from u.s./ latin trade magazine of july 1993
quote;

GUYANA

while guyana’s impressive natural resources and new-fund support
from international lenders may make it an attractive emerging market,
leaders must first grapple with the national debt and crime in the
capital city of georgetown. by william steif

when visiting the capital of this 83,000 square mile country on the
northern coast of south america, tourists should not get their
hopes up about the nite life. while horse-drawn carts still dot the deteriorated
streets of georgetown, evoking thoughts of the quaint victorian age outpost it
once was, the city’s poverty,banditry and racial tensions are more reminiiscent of the wild west. Also in his favour, jagan has a country with diverse natural re-
sources, an economy that expanded by more that 7 % last year (1992), and
$ 30 million in fresh capital from the IMF . his predecessor, Hugh Desmond Hoyte, is CREDITED with reviving economic growth—- sorely needed in a
country where the 1990 economic output reached only 60% of its 1976 level.
by removing import controls, liberalizing the foreign excahnge market, reducing
the number of central goverment employees, and bringing inflation down from
100 % in 1990 to 14% in 1992, Hoyte took the first steps towards linking his
country to the world economy. ( it is a very long analysis of guyana to blogg
here folks maybe you can still purchase a copy)

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nips
on September 8th, 2008 1:42 am

Ramphal along with Burnham help divided Guyana!

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guy123
In reply to the above comment on September 8th, 2008 12:49 pm:
nips,SIR SHRIDAT RAMPHAL has more to offer Guyana in his little finger than the whole PPP cabinet put together.

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Arnold
on September 8th, 2008 11:54 am

Oh Gosh!! uh! hu hu!! yu na bin no dat ——-Birds of a “feather” flock together——.
Dem a kai - - - fram de same pooool, dem guu mus rememba de odda……..

I’m not too hard!! it’s reality …….mind you…….

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slimsuave
on September 8th, 2008 4:13 pm

I echo the sentiments expressed by Professor Ally. Indeed, Sir Shridath has a lot to offer in terms of sound advice & guidance in the EPA deal…His services is priceless so I urge the PPP/C to tap in on his sea of wisdom.

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