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Guyana (1966–1970)
Guyana (1966–1970) is a topic that has generated interest for many years, as it affects a large number of people in different areas of their lives. Its importance lies in its influence on the personal, professional and social development of individuals. Over time, numerous studies and research have been carried out to better understand Guyana (1966–1970) and its implications, which has led to the creation of various approaches and theories in this regard. In this article, different aspects related to Guyana (1966–1970) will be explored, from its history and evolution to its impact on current society, in order to provide a broad and complete vision of this topic.
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Guyana | |||||||||
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| 1966–1970 | |||||||||
| Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny" | |||||||||
| Anthem: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains" | |||||||||
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| Capital | Georgetown | ||||||||
| Common languages | Official English Vernacular language Guyanese Creole | ||||||||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||||||||
| Queen | |||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
| Governor-General | |||||||||
• 1966 | Richard Luyt | ||||||||
• 1966–1969 | David Rose | ||||||||
• 1969–1970 | Edward Luckhoo | ||||||||
| Prime Minister | |||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Forbes Burnham | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Independence | 26 May 1966 | ||||||||
• Republic | 23 February 1970 | ||||||||
| Currency | Guyanese dollar | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Guyana | ||||||||
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Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970.
History
British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966, which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state. Elizabeth II was Queen of Guyana; however, she did not reside in but only visited Guyana once during her reign as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to her representative Governor-General of Guyana. Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period.
The Republic of Guyana was formed on 23 February 1970 when Guyana became a republic in the Commonwealth.
Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the de facto acting head of state of Guyana.
Governors-general
The following governors-general held office:
- Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966)
- Sir David Rose (16 December 1966–10 November 1969)
- Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969–1 July 1970)
References
- ^ "Guyana Independence Act 1966". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ "Guyana Republic Act 1970". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ "Guyana Republic Bill". TheyWorkForYou.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.