GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC-The Authorities of Guyana on Saturday underscored its dedication to the Caribbean Group (CARICOM) when it handed over a brand new official residence for the Secretary-Common.
President of Guyana, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who handed over the brand new official residence to the incumbent officeholder, Dr Carla Barnett, reaffirmed his nation’s dedication to the regional physique.
“Guyana is steadfast in its assist of regional integration…we’re happy with the work of the Caribbean Group”. This new, fashionable residence “not solely meets the requirements anticipated of such a facility, however it additionally eases the commute and helps the efficient functioning of the workplace of the Secretary-Common…[the residence] would additionally carry the Secretary-Common nearer to the seat of the Secretariat itself”, the President stated.
Directing his remarks to the Secretary-Common, President Ali thanked her for her continued service. “I want you each success as you perform your duties out of your new residence. Could the residence we hand over at this time, serve not solely as a spot of relaxation, however as a quiet image of our shared journey and of the longer term we’re constructing collectively”.
The CARICOM Secretary-Common, in receiving the keys to the official residence, expressed her appreciation to the Authorities of Guyana.
“I’m completely happy that this a part of the dedication of the Authorities of Guyana has come to fruition. It’s a captivating place to stay, and my household and I sit up for being right here. I do know my successors will get pleasure from residing right here additionally.” Dr Barnett additionally excitedly knowledgeable these in attendance that flowers and fruit timber will probably be planted on the property to “signify every of the international locations of the Caribbean Group”.
Following the remarks, the CARICOM Flag was hoisted for the primary time on the residence, and President Ali signed the customer’s ebook to mark the event.
Colgrain Home in Georgetown, bought by the Authorities of Guyana in 1975, accommodated the primary six CARICOM secretaries-general, with the incumbent, Dr. Barnett, and her predecessor, Ambassador La Rocque, being accommodated in rental properties till the completion of the brand new residence.
