Consul Normal Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Bharati Kemraj (with Mayor’s workplace Quotation) Mayor Eric L. Adams, Manuel Castro, Richard David, First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Sookranie Dhanpat, NYPD Officer, and Marcia Martinez, pictured with the Guyana Gateway in Brooklyn & Little Guyana in Queens and the Bronx immigrant poster, in honor of the nation’s 59th Independence Anniversary, flag elevating on Could 23, 2025.
Picture by Tangerine Clarke
Mayor of the Metropolis of New York, Eric L. Adams, on Could 23, offered Consul Normal Michael E. Brotherson with a Proclamation acknowledging the nation’s invaluable contributions throughout a spirited flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Inexperienced Sq., Manhattan.
“One factor I’ve discovered is that Guyanese don’t hesitate to inform you they’re Guyanese. You take a look at my administration, and also you see a mirrored image of the range and the fantastic thing about this metropolis,” remarked the politician launched by NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, whose mom is Guyanese.
Mayor Adams stated, “Bringing all of the energies collectively exhibits how we will produce an excellent product. That is the one nation the place you’re advised to not go away your tradition behind. We wish you to infuse your tradition with the expertise right here,” he stated to celebrants whose nation gained independence on Could 26, 1966.
“In 59 years of independence, it’s a tremendous alternative to carry the flag. Three years in the past, for the primary time, the Guyanese flag was raised right here at Bowling Inexperienced. We made it clear underneath Commissioner Castro over on the Mayor’s Workplace of Immigrant Affairs that the immigrant neighborhood is an important entity to this metropolis and to this whole nation,” stated the politician.
Adams said, “Once we increase your flags right here, we state that we see you, we acknowledge you, and we thanks for what you do. We see you in our hospitals, our small companies, our faculties, our regulation enforcement neighborhood. We see you all all through the neighborhoods.”
“Because the poster behind me displays how the Guyanese neighborhood, there’s little Guyana all through the whole metropolis. So, we increase your flag right this moment as a result of you could have raised our hopes and aspirations on this nice metropolis we name New York. Comfortable Independence Day. 140,000 sturdy Guyanese on this metropolis. Preserve doing the nice stuff you’re doing,” inspired Mayor Adams.
Consul Normal to New York, Michael E. Brotherson, in flip, stated he was delighted to “carry greetings from His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the Authorities, and other people of Guyana on this most auspicious event of observing the 59th Independence Anniversary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.“
“I am particularly glad to as soon as once more welcome Mayor Eric Adams at our nationwide day celebration. Mr. Mayor, I want to guarantee you that we on the Consulate and the Everlasting Mission are extraordinarily conscious of your presence right here right this moment.”
“We consider that the wonderful relations we share along with your workplace is a lucid reflection of your management and your curiosity in guaranteeing Diasporans, together with the Guyanese Diaspora, stay integral to life in New York Metropolis,” stated the diplomat.
“Right now’s occasion supplies a possibility for us to underscore that Guyana is an thrilling and alluring vacation spot due to the strides our nation is making and the event trajectory we’re pursuing. That is because of the management of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the efforts of his authorities.“
“Right now, Guyana’s financial development and concomitant growth are seen to even probably the most cursory onlooker. The well-being of Guyanese is consistently being improved, and in consonance with these achievements are contributed to by President Ali and the Authorities of Guyana,” he stated.
“The Guyanese Diaspora in New York, the broader United States of America, and worldwide, have earned the popularity and respect which can be accorded to them for the significant contributions they’ve made, and proceed to make, to their respective neighborhood and the society.”
“Mr. Mayor, Guyanese are amongst those that proceed to shine and play significant roles within the general growth of NYC; some serve in your administration with noticeable distinction.”
“I consider it’s price underscoring that the general wonderful bilateral relations that exist between Guyana and america of America are rooted within the many values our two nations share,” stated CG Brotherson, including, “Our Independence 59 years in the past had positioned on us the noble job of nation constructing and preserving our homeland.”
“Guyanese, each at house and within the Diaspora, can take this chance to replicate on and assimilate what our nation has change into. Guyana continues to develop unhindered, and any try, from no matter supply, to stymie our nation’s development, growth, and unity will likely be resisted with fervor and vigor,“ warned the diplomat.
“Thanks, Mayor Adams. Thanks, New York Metropolis. Thanks, Guyanese Diaspora. Comfortable 59th Independence Anniversary, all,“ concluded the envoy.
In honor of the expatriates, Commissioner Manuel Castro of the NYC Mayor’s Workplace of Immigrant Affairs proudly unveiled a Guyana Gateway in Brooklyn and Little Guyana in Queens and the Bronx poster to Sookranie Dhanpat, South Asian Liaison, Mayor’s Workplace of Neighborhood Affairs, Neighborhood Chief Richard David, and Bharati Sukul Kemraj.
Director of Operations, Occasions and Neighborhood Relations, Mayor’s Workplace of Worldwide Affairs, Marcia Martinez, additionally congratulated the immigrants.
Chairman of Bowling Inexperienced Affiliation Arthur Piccolo additionally thanked Guyanese for elevating their flag on the historic sight.
The auspicious event, celebrated with folks music by Rick Dalgetty & Tropical Rhythms and the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead flag of freedom, was blessed by Rev. Dr. Carl E. Stuart, Imam Nezam Zan, and Pandit Ravi Doobay.
Moreover, on behalf of the Caricom Consular Corps, Consul Normal of St. Lucia Jeremiah Hyacinth congratulated Guyana on its achievement and contributions to New York alongside Consul Generals Andrea Laveau, Rondy “Luta” McIntosh, and Sheldon Peter.
The diplomatic workplaces thanked Ambassador Trishala Persaud and Diaspora Head, Fazil J. Yussuff, for his or her contributions, Anthony Allen for the attractive rendition of the Nationwide Anthem, Isaish Chappelle, emcee, Parveena Ramotar, for the vote of thanks and additionally the employees members for his or her unbelievable work.
