President of Guyana

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Presidential Coat of arms
Presidential Standard
155px Incumbent David Granger since 16 May 2015
Style	His / Her Excellency
Residence	State House, Georgetown
Term length	Usual term of 5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Edward Luckhoo
Formation	23 February 1970
Succession	Prime Minister of Guyana
Deputy	Prime Minister of Guyana (as First Vice-President)
Website	http://www.op.gov.gy

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.

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)

Main article: List of heads of state of Guyana

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)
№	Portrait	Name	Took office	Left office	Duration
1	60px	Arthur Chung (1918–2008)	17 March 1970	6 October 1980		Independent	Burnham
2	60px	Forbes Burnham (1923–1985)	6 October 1980	6 August 1985 (died in office.)		People's National Congress	Reid Hoyte
3		Desmond Hoyte (1929–2002)	6 August 1985	9 October 1992		People's National Congress	Green
4		Cheddi Jagan (1918–1997)	9 October 1992	6 March 1997 (died in office.)		People's Progressive Party	Hinds
5		Sam Hinds (1943–)	6 March 1997	19 December 1997		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		People's Progressive Party	Hinds
8	60px	Donald Ramotar (1950–)	3 December 2011	16 May 2015		People's Progressive Party	Hinds
9	60px	David Granger (1945–)	16 May 2015	Incumbent	(as of 24 December 2024)	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

• Office of the President