Eddy Grant, Mark Benschop, former First Lady among 66 new national awardees

President David Granger congratulating Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley after presenting her with an award earlier this month.

Sixty-six persons, including Guyanese-British singer Eddy Grant, activist Mark Benschop and former First Lady Varshnie Singh are the newest national awardees.

President David Granger announced the awardees last evening to mark Guyana’s 50th republic anniversary.