The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Cordially invites you to an Annual Lecture “Cheddi Jagan and the Bitter-sweet history of Sugar” by Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday 28th November, 2018 at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, (Red House) 65-67 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown at 4:30 pm
On 28 November 2018 The Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies (University of Warwick) and the Institute of Commonwealth Studies present the second Gafoor Lecture on Indentureship Studies Delivered by Prof. Tina K. Ramnarine (Royal Holloway, University of London)
Additional Lecture Musical Tribute to Cheddi Jagan by Keith Waithe
New writing on indenture and its legacies, Mr Gee Performs a poem inspired by recent research carried out in the Cheddi Jagan Archive at Senate House Library.
The Commonwealth Writers Introduce a poem co-written by descendants of indenture: Kama La Mackerel, Gitan Djeli, and Athol Williams https://commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/events/event
Central University of Gujarat organised a seminar on Dr. Jagan in the month of November, 2018
Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Cordially invites you to an Evening of Reflection On the life of Cde. Janet Jagan on the occasion of her 98th Birth Anniversary on Friday 19th October, 2018 at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, (Red House) 65-67 . High Street, Kingston, Georgetown at 4:30 pm. Your presence will be highly appreciated
On October 4, 2018 the Antar-Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad at Malaviya Smriti Bhawan,. 52-53, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi 110002, India will be organizing a seminar on “Dr. Cheddi Jagan - His Life and Vision”, on the occasion of Dr. Jagan's 100th Birth Anniversary. There will also be a photo and book exhibition entitled ‘A Man of the People’.
Report of seminar on “Dr. Cheddi Jagan - His Life and Vision”
On the occasion of Birth centenary of Dr. Cheddi Jagan, former President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, The Diaspora Research & Resource Centre of ARSP organised a Panel discussion on ‘Dr. Cheddi Jagan : his Life and Vision’ on Thursday October 4, 2018 at 4:00 pm., at Malaviya Smriti Bhawan, New Delhi. The distinguished panelists and speakers included Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay Secretary CPV & OIA Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. David Pollard, High Commissioner of Guyana, Amb. Gajanan Wakankar, Amb. Rajgopalan, Amb. Anup Kumar Mudgal, Dr. Ved Pratap Vaidic, Shri Shyam Parande, Secretary General ARSP, and Shri Narayan Kumar, Honorary Director of ARSP. On the occasion, Nadira Jagan- Brancier, daughter of Dr. Cheddi Jagan, convener of Cheddi Jagan Research Centre mailed a message about the achievements of Dr. Cheddi Jagan and of his legacy in the 20 th century, which was distributed in the seminar.
The event began with the lighting on lamps in front of Dr.Jagan’s photo. A moment of silence was observed in his respect. Apart from this, a documentary on Dr. Cheddi Jagan was screened on the occasion and an exhibition of books, authored by him was put on display. Additionally, a Power Point Presentation was shown on the life and work of Dr.Cheddi Jagan.
Welcoming the guests Shri Shyam Parande said that ARSP is proud of Dr. Cheddi Jagan an “icon” from the Diaspora who was a 2nd generation Indian in Guyana and rose to become the President of Guyana. A towering personality and a leftist who cared for his society that was being exploited by the colonial powers. He was devout patriot of Guyana who wanted Guyana to be a developed country, well educated and economically progressive. Author of many books and an erudite speaker, he cherished his relationship with Bharat. He was pulled down from power by the western powers disbanding Guyana’s constitution. ARSP pays tributes to this stalwart by celebrating the centenary of his Dr, Cheddi Jagan, probably the only celebrations outside Guyana. A letter written by Dr.Cheddi Jagan to a veteran ARSP member Shri Rajinder Sethi was also quoted by Shri Shyam Parande in his address.
Amb. Anup Mudgal Chairman of Diaspora Resources & Research Centre gave a brief introduction of D.R.R.C. , its vision and aims and objectives. He said that DRRC aims to persue research on Diaspora issues which can provide actionable inputs to the policy planners and also provide academic content to diaspora scholars. He outlined the four pillars of DRRC namely Engaging with youth, preparing a database of Diaspora organizations, post conference publications and documentation and publishing a quarterly research journal.
Amb. Gajanan Wakankar, former Indian High Commissioner to Guyana recalled his association with Dr.Cheddi Jagan during the period 1983 to 1986 when he was the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana. He said that Dr.Cheddi Jagan was a true statesman and rational person. After assuming the office of President in 1992, he pursued an inclusive policy and declared that it is a time for change, time to rebuild and time to embrace each other.
Amb. Raj Gopalan who was the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana from 1989 to 1992 said that Cheddi as Dr. Jagan was popularly known as influenced by Lenin. His wife Jannet was a pillar of strength for him. He said that Dr.Cheddi Jagan was a great lover of cricket and was himself a good player as he was the member of the Queen college Cricket team during his students life. Amb. Rajgopalan was a member of the International observer team during the 1992 elections in Guyana. Other members of team included Jimmy Carter former US President , Samarendra Kundu former Minister for External Affairs of India.
Paying rich tribute to Cheddi Jagan the High Commissioner of Guyana David Pollard said that Dr. Jagan was a smart energetic leader who made a lasting influence on Guyanese politics. Speaking about his ideology he said that some people may call him communist to the core and some may call him as being influenced heavily by Lenin. However, he can be best described as as a Patriot to the core.
Dr.Ved Pratap Vaidik senior journalist recalled his interaction with Dr.Cheddi Jagan in Polland where both were participating in an International conference. They had accidently met in a book shop and then travelled together in a bus till his hotel. Dr.Vaidik said that Dr. Jagan was a true statesman, although he is known all over world as Leftist but his contribution for the freedom of Guyana and his sacrifice for the causes of Guyanese of Indian origin is praise worthy.
In his Presidential remark Amb.Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Secretary (OIA & CPV ) Ministry of External Affairs talked about the concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, a Sanskrit phrase which translates to “the world is one entire family.” India has the largest diaspora as compared to any other country in the world. Many of these Indian Diaspora communities are involved in the political, social, cultural spheres or their countries of birth. Building relations and understanding between these communities will help India and the world to become one big family. Mr. Muley talked about how it is imperative for India and its citizens to know and appreciate the various works and achievements that the Indian Diaspora are doing across the world.
Amb. Mulay further complimented ARSP & DRRC for organizing this important programme which gave a insight into the life and vision of one of the stalwarts of Indian Diaspora.
The program was very eloquently conducted by Shri Narayan Kumar, Honorary, Director of ARSP who narrated many interesting anecdotes about Dr. Cheddi Jagan, during his posting as head of the Cultural Division of High Commission of India in Georgetown, Guyana during 1984 to 1989..
Shri Raj Kumar Bhatia, Senior Vice President presented the vote of thanks.
First Day Cover Stamp to Mark 100th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Cheddi Jagan finally handed over to Cheddi Jagan Research Centre on May 2, 2018
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CJRC mounts portrait of Dr. Cheddi Jagan at Queen’s College - in remembrance of his works and achievements
March 9, 2015
Mr. Hydar Ally (first from left) and Dr. Dionne Fries hand over the portrait of Dr. Cheddi Jagan to students and officials of Queen’s College
MEMBERS of the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (CJRC) yesterday mounted a portrait of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan at Queen’s College, in remembrance of the works and achievements of this late great son of the soil and former president of the country in a month which is of great significance to the people of Guyana.Speaking at the attendant ceremony, Chairman of the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, Mr. Hydar Ally, underscored that March is a very significant month in the country’s calendar because it is the month in which Dr. Jagan both came into the world and departed this life. “Therefore it is a good occasion to mount a portrait of him at the school which he once attended some time ago,” Mr. Ally remarked.
Thanking the Board and Management of Queen’s College for allowing the portrait to be mounted, Ally highlighted that similar such exercises were recently done at the two primary schools which Dr. Jagan had attended in Berbice.
In brief remarks at the ceremony yesterday, Dr. Dionne Fries, member of the Board of Directors of the CJRS and niece of the late Dr. Jagan, disclosed that the exercise is timely because it gives opportunity to portray the greatness of Dr. Jagan.
Emphasising the importance of education in one’s life, Dr. Fries detailed how it played a pivotal role in Dr. Jagan’s life, and said that were it not for his being educated, Dr. Jagan could not have achieved the things he had achieved.