Guyanese celebrate their independence -NYC

By Tangerine Clarke

Published: Friday, June 11, 2010 1:05 PM EDT

From left, Council Member Mathieu Eugene, Guyana Consul General Brentnold R. Evans, Ambassador Bayney Karran join honorees James Richmond, Dr. Shaiek Ali, nephew of (Francis Yvonne Jackson), Kwasi Jackson, John “Ossie” Vaughan, Lachman Budhai, Dave Narine, Aliann Pompey, and Carlton Guilliams.

Guyana’s Independence was commemorated in the Council Chambers of City Hall recently, where the words of America’s 16th president Abraham Lincoln – The government of the people, by the people, for the people welcomed the expatriates – nine of whom were honored with plaques and proclamations, during an astounding evening filled with patriotism and love of country.

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