President of Guyana
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The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is the head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana. The President is also the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana.[1]
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History and description
When Guyana was declared a republic in 1970, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term and possessed largely ceremonial powers. After a 1980 referendum, the constitution was amended to make the president an executive post, and the president became known as the executive president. The leader of the party receiving the most votes in a General and Regional Election becomes president, and holds office for the legislature's duration—in practice, five years.
Presidents are counted beginning with President Arthur Chung in 1970. Executive presidents are counted beginning with President Forbes Burnham (first executive president) in 1980.
Presidents of Guyana (1970–present)
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Under the 1970 Constitution of the Republic of Guyana, the President replaced the monarch as ceremonial head of state. The President was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term. In the event of a vacancy the Prime Minister (who is also ex officio the country's First Vice President) served as Acting President. In 1980 the powers of the President were increased, taking the President of France as an example.
| President | Term of office | Political party (at time of election) |
Prime Minister(s) | ||||
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| № | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Duration | ||
| 1 | 60px | Arthur Chung (1918–2008) |
17 March 1970 | 6 October 1980 | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | Independent | Burnham |
| 2 | 60px | Forbes Burnham (1923–1985) |
6 October 1980 | 6 August 1985 (died in office.) |
Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's National Congress | Reid Hoyte |
| 3 |  |
Desmond Hoyte (1929–2002) |
6 August 1985 | 9 October 1992 | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's National Congress | Green |
| 4 |  |
Cheddi Jagan (1918–1997) |
9 October 1992 | 6 March 1997 (died in office.) |
Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's Progressive Party | Hinds |
| 5 |  |
Sam Hinds (1943–) |
6 March 1997 | 19 December 1997 | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's Progressive Party | Janet Jagan |
| 6 |  |
Janet Jagan (1920–2009) |
19 December 1997 | 11 August 1999 (resigned.) |
1 year, 235 days | People's Progressive Party | Hinds Jagdeo |
| 7 |  |
Bharrat Jagdeo (1964–) |
11 August 1999 | 3 December 2011 | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's Progressive Party | Hinds |
| 8 | 60px | Donald Ramotar (1950–) |
3 December 2011 | 16 May 2015 | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). | People's Progressive Party | Hinds |
| 9 | 60px | David Granger (1945–) |
16 May 2015 | Incumbent | Lua error in Module:Age at line 846: attempt to call method 'subtract' (a nil value). (as of 25 May 2025) |
A Partnership for National Unity – Alliance for Change | Nagamootoo |
See also
- List of Governors of British Guiana
- List of heads of state of Guyana
- List of Prime Ministers of Guyana
External links
References
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