Former President Janet Jagan a true visionary and pillar of greatness

– Prime Minister

Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, this morning, said that former President Mrs. Janet Jagan, OE, was a true visionary whose legacy stands as a pillar of greatness and as a sterling example of women’s empowerment in Guyana. 

The PM was at the time delivering remarks in the Baridi Benab at State House, during the launching ceremony of the Commemorative Centenary Stamp for the 100th birth anniversary of the former leader. 

“This launch eternalises the work of a true visionary, a woman of extraordinary political significance to Guyana. Mrs. Jagan stands as a pillar of historical greatness, having served as the first female President of Guyana and as a well-known champion of women’s rights.” 

The Prime Minister said the stamps will serve as an addition to her legacy and political contribution to the country. 

There are four stamps valued at $80, $130, $150 and $160 respectively. They depict memorable occasions in Mrs. Jagan’s life: her visit to London in 1964, her address at the United Nations General Assembly as President of Guyana in 1998, a light moment during her presidency between December 1997 and August 1999 and her address at a May Day rally in the 1970s. 

The stamps were produced as a result of a collaboration between the Guyana Post Office Cooperation (GPOC), and the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre and will be available at all 62 post offices nationwide from October 21, for as long as stocks last. 

The stamps were officially unveiled by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali.  Also present during the event were former Presidents Mr Donald Ramotar and Mr Samuel Hinds, relatives of Mrs Janet Jagan, several Ministers of Government and leaders of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic.