President David Granger last night said this year’s independence anniversary serves as an inspiration to continue to work towards preserving the “free state,” establishing a “green state” and creating a “cohesive state.”
In his independence message, Granger explained that on May 26, 1966, Guyana established a free state, which recognizes our common and complex heritage, with the hope of ensuring equality and eradicating poverty.
“The ‘free state’ is one that is free from discrimination; it is one that is built on the basis of respect for cultural
