President Irfaan Ali has announced Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal OE, OCC, GCMG, AM, will have a National Funeral of Honour on Saturday, 14th September 2024. The Government said the funeral is in tribute to his life and legacy as a distinguished son of Guyana.
Ramphal a former Commonwealth Secretary-General, and a towering figure in global diplomacy, will be honoured for his lifelong service to the nation, the Caribbean, the Commonwealth, and the world, a statement release by the Office of the President said.
The funeral will take place at the Promenade Gardens, Georgetown, commencing at 15:00 hours (3:00 p.m.), to be followed by interment at The Place of the Seven Ponds in the Botanical Gardens.
This solemn occasion will be observed with the full ceremonial tributes befitting Ramphal’s monumental contributions to Guyana, including the preservation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to the global community.
The Government has invited all Guyanese to join in paying their final respects to a man whose extraordinary vision and tireless dedication have left an indelible mark on our country and the world.
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