SOCIETY PNCR message on Chinese Arrival Day 2023

Congratulations to the new General Secretary of the PNCR

Executive Members of the National Congress of Women (NCW) paid a courtesy call to the General Secretary, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams, Tuesday morning (24th January) at her office at Congress Place and pledged their full support. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by First Vice Chairperson of the NCW, Ms. Carol Smith-Joseph.

Thursday 12th January 2023 marked a significant milestone in Guyana's history as we celebrated the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Chinese immigrants. These pioneering individuals came to Guyana in search of a better life and have since made invaluable contributions to the development and growth of our country.

Their hard work and determination have been instrumental in shaping our economy, particularly in the areas of agriculture, commerce, and infrastructure development. Their entrepreneurial spirit has created jobs and opportunities for countless Guyanese, and their commitment to excellence has been an inspiration to us all.

The Chinese community in Guyana has also made significant contributions to our culture, through the introduction of new foods, customs, and festivals, which have become an integral part of our national identity.

As we celebrated this historic milestone, the Parliamentary Opposition, APNU+AFC and PNCR extended our warmest greetings and congratulations to our Chinese brothers and sisters. We took the opportunity to express our deep appreciation for their contributions to our country and to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a strong, inclusive, and harmonious society for all.

On this 170th Arrival Day, we reaffirm our belief that together, as one nation, we can overcome any obstacle and build a better Guyana for all.

HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE!

Executive members of the Georgetown District of the PNCR, this morning (25-01-2023), presented the General Secretary of the Party, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams, with a bouquet of flowers and a gift set, congratulating her on her appointment to the PNCR. Those persons present were Georgetown District Vice Chairman and Deputy Mayor Mr. Alfred Mentore, Georgetown District Chairman Mr. Troy Garraway and Georgetown District Executive Committee Member Mr. Robert Wayne Maison.

We in Guyana celebrate the ongoing visit to her homeland of Guyaneseborn British actress Letitia Wright. Letitia, as we know, has achieved international fame for her central role as Shuri in the blockbuster Black Panther movies. Her rising fame thrills and heartens us. We swell with pride when we read critical reviews that describe her performance as “amazing”, “unbelievable”, and as proving she can be the future face of the franchise. Congratulations to her for her accolades and achievements.

Letitia joins several other Guyanese- born international stars who embrace their Guyanese roots. Just last month, we also welcomed home CCH Pounder whose movie credits include Avatar and NCIS: New Orleans.

We will forever remain fans of Letitia, CCH, and the other highlytalented Guyanese-born performers making a name for themselves on international concert stages, theatres, and movie sets. They prove that we are a talented and creative people once provided the right opportunities.