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President calls on supporters to demand end to lawlessness – as scores turn out to Cheddi Jagan fun day

March 18, 2013, Georgetown, GINA, by Editor, Source

The schedule of activities during the month of March to commemorate the life and work of late Dr. Cheddi Jagan, climaxed today with Fun Day on the lawns of State House that was suitable for a family outing.

Patrons began pouring in as the gates to the venue were opened at around 14:00 h, to the sounds of the Shakti Strings band and popular energetic local chutney artistes performed. Among them were reigning Mashramani Soca Monarch Jomo and his colleague Adrian Dutchin, along with Fiona Singh who were the crowd favourites.

President Donald Ramotar greets patrons during the Cheddi Jagan State House Fun Day

Around the venue were booths with pictorial and video displays of Dr. Jagan and successive Heads of State under the People’s Progressive Party and developments in the various social sectors under the current administration.

Patrons also had the option of purchasing leather and handicraft paraphernalia, beverages, or having their hands decorated at a special booth.

President Donald Ramotar with a large family at the State House Fun Day in commemoration of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan

President Donald Ramotar took some time off to mingle with the crowd, shaking hands, sharing photo opportunities and viewing the displays that were exhibited.

But in the midst of the celebration he reminded the gathering about the struggles Dr. Jagan endured for Guyana’s independence and the freedoms that were not afforded in the era of tyranny.

Reference was made to the long lines that had to be formed before ordinary Guyanese could have gained access to basic necessities, as President Ramotar painted a picture of how grim the situation was in the past.

He implored that Guyanese should make it their duty to be the custodians of the freedom now enjoyed, particularly at a time when there is an apparent threat with the actions of the joint Opposition in the Parliament since attaining a one-seat majority.

President Donald Ramotar at the Government Information Agency booth during the Cheddi Jagan State House Fun Day

Last year’s cut to the country’s national budget and threats this year to take a similar course of action, gagging of Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee and rejecting the legislation to amend the firearms law are among the obstructive actions of the opposition.

Talks of a snap election to resolve the present situation are being mooted in the public domain and were such a situation to play out, the ruling party would win, Minister Rohee said during his remarks at the Fun Day.

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President joins morning Cheddi Jagan fitness walk

March 17, 2013, Georgetown, by Editor, Source - GINA

President Donald Ramotar participated in an early morning fitness walk in remembrance of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan who made fitness walks in the National Park the first task of his day.

In the company of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, Director of Sport Neil Kumar and representatives of various interest groups, the exercise commenced at Red House on High Street proceeded along Thomas Lands and into the National Park.

President Donald Ramotar with a differently-abled group who participated in the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk

It is one of several activities organised during the month of March to commemorate the death anniversary of the late President and founder of Guyana’s first national Party, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).

President Donald Ramotar and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar with Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee at the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk

At its culmination President Ramotar, who is accustomed to regular fitness walks in the Park, recalled the early period when the arena was used as a golf course exclusive to colonial rulers.

That was changed when Guyana became a sovereign nation and the National Park was open to all for various forms of recreational activities. Dr. Jagan according to President Ramotar would conduct walks in the company of a few of his Cabinet Ministers who enjoyed the exercise.

Participants of the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk led by a banner in the National Park

Under the management of the National Parks Commission the venue has over the years undergone numerous upgrades, with the latest being the installation of night lights for persons desirous of late exercises.

President Donald Ramotar speaking at the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk in the National Park

President Ramotar said he is supportive of exercise, healthy living and the benefits it has on the population. He even shared his own experience on the way exercise has changed some of his bad habits and was assured that it can do the same for others.

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