President of Guyana

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President of the
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Arms of the President of Guyana.svg
Presidential Coat of arms
Presidential Standard of Guyana.svg
Presidential Standard
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

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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]

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)
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1 60px Arthur Chung
(1918–2008)
17 March 1970 6 October 1980 Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. Independent Burnham
2 60px Forbes Burnham
(1923–1985)
6 October 1980 6 August 1985
(died in office.)
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Hoyte
3 No image.png Desmond Hoyte
(1929–2002)
6 August 1985 9 October 1992 Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. People's National Congress Green
4 President Cheddi Jagan.png Cheddi Jagan
(1918–1997)
9 October 1992 6 March 1997
(died in office.)
Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. People's Progressive Party Hinds
5 Sam Hinds 2006.jpg Sam Hinds
(1943–)
6 March 1997 19 December 1997 Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. People's Progressive Party Janet Jagan
6 Janet Jagan.png Janet Jagan
(1920–2009)
19 December 1997 11 August 1999
(resigned.)
1 year, 235 days People's Progressive Party Hinds
Jagdeo
7 Jagdeo03032007.jpg Bharrat Jagdeo
(1964–)
11 August 1999 3 December 2011 Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. People's Progressive Party Hinds
8 60px Donald Ramotar
(1950–)
3 December 2011 16 May 2015 Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist. People's Progressive Party Hinds
9 60px David Granger
(1945–)
16 May 2015 Incumbent Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist.
(as of 19 March 2024)
A Partnership for National UnityAlliance for Change Nagamootoo

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