Forbes Burnham remembered

 President David Granger, this morning, paid tribute to Guyana’s first Executive President and founder of the People’s National Congress, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of his death. The wreath laying ceremony was held at the Mausoleum at the Seven Ponds in the Botanical Gardens.

Today’s event was organised by the State. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said on Friday that commemorative services to mark the death anniversaries of all former presidents will now be state-funded functions.

President David Granger (centre) at the ceremony. He is flanked by Prime Minister Moses Nagamoootoo (left) and Minister of Social protection, Amna Ally. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)