Time to give back to Guyana

Some of the over 1,400 students who graduated from the University of Guyana on Saturday at its 45th Convocation, marching to their seats before the commencement of the ceremony.

“Guyana has given to you, the time has come for you to give back to Guyana,” Chief Justice Carl challenged the more than 1,400 graduands at the 45th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Guyana (UG) on Saturday.

In his feature address Singh beckoned to graduands to reflect on the true meaning of patriotism and loyalty, while highlighting Guyana’s major brain drain issue, which involves mainly teachers, nurses and doctors who would have attained their qualifications from the university.

Borrowing a quote from the late American President John F. Kennedy as reference, Singh urged the outgoing students to