The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), Guyana’s largest umbrella body of organised labour, joins with all Guyanese to extend warm congratulations to His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on being conferred with the Order of Freedom of Barbados. According to media reports from Barbados, the award is given in recognition of the President’s commitment to advancing regional integration and upliftment of people of the region and Barbados.
FITUG and its affiliates namely:- the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) see the award to the President as yet another representation of the sterling leadership and exemplary dedication towards the upliftment of the well-being and welfare of the Caribbean peoples. We are conscious, that since assuming office just three (3) short years ago, President Ali has remained an ardent supporter and proponent of regional integration and collaboration. The President has never wavered from this objective and, undoubtedly, recognises the important historical and contemporary role played by our country towards the long-cherished dream of a united Caribbean in addition to the opportunities of our unity.
During this period, as well, we have noted the deepening of relations between Guyana and Barbados under the leadership of President Ali and Prime Minister Mia Mottley. The Federation is aware of several initiatives in this direction no doubt geared to furthering the links between our two countries whose relations date back many years. The recognition by the Barbadian Government and people is yet another indication of the fruitful relations between the peoples of two (2) outstanding Caribbean states.
We are certain that as President Ali takes up the mantle as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the first half of 2024, we will witness further efforts by him to foster regionalism and forge a common Caribbean identity. Indeed, under his leadership, we are convinced that regional integration would receive a fillip.
We once again extend hearty congratulations to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on this momentous award.
