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The '''[[Commonwealth realm]] of Guyana''', officially known simply as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day [[Guyana]] and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966<ref>{{cite web|title=Guyana Independence Act 1966|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1966/14/introduction/enacted|work=Legislation.gov.uk|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> and 23 February 1970.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guyana Republic Act 1970|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/18/introduction|work=Legislation.gov.uk|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=republic>{{cite web|title=Guyana Republic Bill|url=http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=1970-04-27a.971.0|work=TheyWorkForYou.com|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> It was the last constitutional monarchy in South America. |
The '''[[Commonwealth realm]] of Guyana''', officially known simply as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day [[Guyana]] and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966<ref>{{cite web|title=Guyana Independence Act 1966|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1966/14/introduction/enacted|work=Legislation.gov.uk|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> and 23 February 1970.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guyana Republic Act 1970|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/18/introduction|work=Legislation.gov.uk|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=republic>{{cite web|title=Guyana Republic Bill|url=http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=1970-04-27a.971.0|work=TheyWorkForYou.com|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> It was the last constitutional monarchy in South America. |
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When British rule ended in 1966, Guyana was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1970 constitution. The [[Republic of Guyana]] came into existence on 23 February 1970.<ref name="republic" /> During the commonwealth realm phase, the [[British monarch]] remained [[head of state]] of Guyana, and was represented in Guyana by a [[governor-general]]. |
When British rule ended in 1966, Guyana was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1970 constitution. The [[Republic of Guyana]] came into existence on 23 February 1970.<ref name="republic" /> During the commonwealth realm phase, the [[British monarch]] remained [[head of state]] of Guyana, and was represented in Guyana by a [[governor-general]]. The following governors-generals held office in Guyana during the dominion period: |
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#[[Richard Luyt|Sir Richard Luyt]] (26 May 1966 – 16 December 1966) |
#[[Richard Luyt|Sir Richard Luyt]] (26 May 1966 – 16 December 1966) |
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[[Forbes Burnham]] held office as [[prime minister]] (and [[head of government]]) of Guyana during this period. |
[[Forbes Burnham]] held office as [[prime minister]] (and [[head of government]]) of Guyana during this period. |
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Following the abolition of the |
Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the first President of Guyana. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Governor-General of Guyana ]] |
*[[Governor-General of Guyana ]] |
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*[[British Guiana]] |
*[[British Guiana]] |
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*[[Forbes Burnham]] |
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*[[Elizabeth II]] |
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*[[Edward Luckhoo]] |
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*[[David Rose (Guyanese politician)|David Rose]] |
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*[[Richard Luyt]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny" | |||||||||
Anthem: Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains | |||||||||
Status | Commonwealth realm | ||||||||
Capital | Georgetown | ||||||||
Common languages | English Guyanese Creole | ||||||||
Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||||||||
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• 1966–1970 | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
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• 1966 | Richard Luyt | ||||||||
• 1966–1969 | David Rose (Guyanese politician) | ||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Edward Luckhoo | ||||||||
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• 1966–1970 | Forbes Burnham | ||||||||
Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
• Independence | 26 May 1966 | ||||||||
• Republic | 23 February 1970 | ||||||||
Currency | Guyanese dollar | ||||||||
ISO 3166 code | GY | ||||||||
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The Commonwealth realm of Guyana, officially known simply as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day Guyana and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966[1] and 23 February 1970.[2][3] It was the last constitutional monarchy in South America.
When British rule ended in 1966, Guyana was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1970 constitution. The Republic of Guyana came into existence on 23 February 1970.[3] During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state of Guyana, and was represented in Guyana by a governor-general. The following governors-generals held office in Guyana during the dominion period:
- 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)
Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period. Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the first President of Guyana.
See also
References
- ^ "Guyana Independence Act 1966". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ "Guyana Republic Act 1970". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Guyana Republic Bill". TheyWorkForYou.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.