The two-day National Symposia series earmarked as a main event on the Jubilee calendar opened yesterday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre under the theme Guyana at 50: Understanding our Independence Journey.

More than 70 presenters drawn from academe in Guyana and abroad are lined up as panelists. At the opening ceremony, Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry, expressed appreciation to all those who were involved in the planning of the symposium. She also thanked the participants for the role they will play in the symposium over the two days. “Your presence is an eloquent opportunity to reflect on the journey travelled, to celebrate our collective achievements and strategize the best route forward over the next 50 years,” the Minister said…[+]