PM Phillips urges Guyanese to embrace diversity, strengthen national unity at Deep Jale

The importance of preserving Guyana’s cultural and religious traditions while strengthening national unity was emphasised by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who is performing the functions of President, during the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Deep Jale celebration on Wednesday evening.

Prime Minister Phillips, accompanied by his wife, Mignon Bowen-Phillips, attended the celebration at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout, where he extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community and commended the Dharmic Sabha for its continued efforts to preserve Guyana’s religious and cultural heritage.

Delivering the key remarks, the PM noted that events such as Deep Jale provide opportunities for Guyanese from all walks of life to come together, appreciate one another’s traditions and strengthen the bonds of friendship and national unity.