The Guyana Tri-State Alliance Inc., The Consulate General of the Republic of Guyana and The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Guyana to the United Nations invite all Guyanese to celebrate the 47th Anniversary of Guyana's Independence.
Date: Friday 21st, 2013 .
Event and Reception: 5:45 P:M to 9:00:PM
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209, Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
This year's highlight will be The Guyana Independence Golden Arrowhead Award of Distinction that will be presented to Guyanese who are our Ambassadors at large and have distinguished themselves in many ways, along with a "Taste of Guyana Reception” with food, music and drinks in the rotunda
The recipients are:
• Sandra Chapman - Deputy Brooklyn Borough President
• Ramesh D. Kallicharan - Philanthropist, Humanitarian and CEO of KT&T
• Holly Persaud - Humanitarian, community activist
• Beverley Drake - Aviation Pilot, Educator and Mentor
• Muriel Glasgow - U.N. Ambassador of Peace,. Humanitarian , Mentor
• Henry D. Muttoo OC, MBE - Scholar, Theatre Director and Designer
• Glen khan - Philanthropist and CEO and Chairman of La Parkan
• Allison Skeete - Journalist, Mentor, and community collaborator
• Rozanna Beaumont - Philanthropist, Radio personality and Entrepreneur
Special Awards:
• Kenton Kirby - Editor, Caribbean Life
• Jared Mc Callister - Journalist, Daily News