President expresses condolences on passing of Queen Elizabeth

President Irfaan Ali yesterday expressed condolences on the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.

“I join all Guyanese in expressing our profound and deepest sorrow at the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her passing marks the end of an era in the history of the British Monarchy, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth of Nations.

“Queen Elizabeth’s place in history is assured, and her legacy is intact. Her long and impactful reign has helped to shape the post-World War II world. Her Majesty has been a source of stability for her country. She will be long remembered for her sterling leadership of the “Commonwealth of Nations.

“Her visits to Guyana are recalled with great fondness”, he said.