List of Presidents of Guyana

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This page lists presidents of Guyana since 1970. See also lists of incumbents, list of Governors-General of Guyana, list of Prime Ministers of Guyana.

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 chief executive officer. The leader of the majority party or coalition in the National Assembly automatically becomes president and holds office for the Assembly's duration, with a maximum term of five years.

[edit] Presidents of Guyana, 1970–

• Edward Victor Luckhoo: 23 February–17 March 1970
• Arthur Chung: 17 March 1970–06 October 1980
• Forbes Burnham: 06 October 1980–06 August 1985
• Desmond Hoyte: 06 August 1985–09 October 1992
• Cheddi Jagan: 09 October 1992–06 March 1997
• Sam Hinds: 06 March 1997–19 December 1997
• Janet Jagan: 19 December 1997–11 August 1999
• Bharrat Jagdeo: 11 August 2000–