Four commemorative stamps were unveiled in May 2018 by the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre in
recognition of the life and work of former President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan. The event, which took place at the Ministry of Presidency, marked the 100 birth the anniversary of the “Father of the Nation.” The four collectable stamps, two printed in black and white and two in colour, feature portraits of Dr. Jagan at various stages throughout is his political career. Printed on them is the text “Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Man of the People, Former President of Guyana” and also included are his birth and 100 birth anniversary dates, March 22, 1918 and March the 22, 2018. During the ceremony, Chairman of the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, Mr. Hydar Ally, described the legacy of Dr. Jagan during the struggle
for Guyana’s Independence. “It was his steadfast determination and resolve to free his people from the yolk of colonialism and poverty that really distinguished him from others of his time. He played
the leading role in the struggle for Independence,” Ally said. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Jagan’s sister, Dr. Barbara Jagan, and other relatives including Dr. Dionne Jagan-Fries and Dr. Kyle Jagan. Also in attendance were other representatives from the CJRC, the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC), the Guyana Philatelic Society and the Ministry of the Presidency. The
issuance of commemorative stamps is observed as one of the national symbols, which is used, according to set criteria, to celebrate the life and work of exemplary Guyanese.