Uncertainty over Cheddi Jagan commemorative stamps

The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (CJRC) has expressed disappointment over the failure of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) to deliver on its commitment to make available a set of commemorative stamps in honour of late President Dr Cheddi Jagan on the occasion of his Birth Centenary.

“The Centre views this as a deliberate attempt on the part of the Government to frustrate an activity planned on March 20 to launch the stamp,” the Centre stated Wednesday.

The Centre said it was given all assurances both by the GPO and the subject Minister Cathy Hughes that the Stamp would be available on time for the launch, only to be told by the Post Office that it should contact the Office of the President for the release of the stamps.

“We find it strange that what should have been a routine transaction between the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre and the Guyana Post Office Cooperation has now been politically interfered with.

“The CJRC had an agreement with the Guyana Post Office to print 400 First Day Covers and, as requested, we made a deposit of $200,000. We were able to finalize the stamp specimen and the First Day Cover,” the Centre stated.

The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre said it views this move by the administration as a deliberate attempt to frustrate the work of the Centre, especially when seen against the background of attempts by the David Granger administration to seize the Red House.

“Moreover, we view this action as an assault on the legacy of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan whose contribution to the cause of a better Guyana is second to none,” the Centre stated.