{"id":33010,"date":"2026-11-09T17:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=33010"},"modified":"2026-11-09T17:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:33:05","slug":"president-ali-urges-guyanese-to-uphold-legacy-of-those-who-sacrificed-for-peace-and-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/president-ali-urges-guyanese-to-uphold-legacy-of-those-who-sacrificed-for-peace-and-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"President Ali urges Guyanese to uphold legacy of those who sacrificed for peace and freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Dr Irfaan Ali&nbsp;has urged&nbsp;Guyanese to rededicate themselves to the pursuit of peace and renew their commitment to the country\u2019s development and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head of State made the call during the annual Remembrance Day observance at the Cenotaph in Georgetown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54.png 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He led the solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph, joined by members of Cabinet, diplomats and other state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In his address, President Ali emphasized the nation&#8217;s enduring debt to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for peace and freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>We also\u00a0recalled with gratitude those who through the years made similar\u00a0personal sacrifices in the continuing struggle for human dignity, social injustice and freedom from all forms of oppression wherever those exist<\/strong>,\u201d he said. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president also noted that their example continues to inspire Guyana\u2019s resolve to strive for a world marked by peace, justice, and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>On this solemn occasion, we the citizens of Guyana rededicate ourselves to the search for peace everywhere and renew our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our beloved country,\u201d <\/strong>the president said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Similar wreath-laying ceremonies were held at Esplanade Park in New Amsterdam and in other regions across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55.png 800w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-55-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Dr Irfaan Ali&nbsp;has urged&nbsp;Guyanese to rededicate themselves to the pursuit of peace and renew their commitment to the country\u2019s development and well-being. 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