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Executive branch Guyana, in 35 editions.
The entry for Guyana published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- executive president,
- first vice president,
- prime minister,
- first deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
executive president, first vice president, prime minister, first deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- executive president,
- first vice president,
- prime minister,
- first deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Executive President Hugh Desmond HOYTE (since 6 August 1985); First Vice President Hamilton GREEN (since 6 August 1985)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Hamilton GREEN (since NA August 1985)
Published as “Elections”
- Executive President:
- last held on 9 December 1985 (next to be held 1992);
- results - Hugh Desmond HOYTE was elected president since he was leader of the party with the most votes in the National Assembly elections
- National Assembly:
- last held on 9 December 1985 (next to be held mid-1992);
- results - PNC 78%, PPP 16%, UF 4%, WPA 2%;
- seats - (65 total, 53 elected) PNC 42, PPP 8, UF 2, WPA 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
executive president, first vice president, prime minister, first deputy
prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Executive President Hugh Desmond HOYTE (since 6 August 1985); First Vice
President Hamilton GREEN (since 6 August 1985)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hamilton GREEN (since NA August 1985)
Executive President:
last held on 9 December 1985 (next to be held 1992); results - Hugh Desmond
HOYTE was elected president since he was leader of the party with the most
votes in the National Assembly elections
National Assembly:
last held on 9 December 1985 (next to be held mid-1992); results - PNC 78%,
PPP 16%, UF 4%, WPA 2%; seats - (65 total, 53 elected) PNC 42, PPP 8, UF 2,
WPA 1
Published as “Elections”
- Executive President:
- last held on 5 October 1992; results - Cheddi JAGAN was elected president since he was leader of the party with the most votes in the National Assembly elections
- National Assembly:
- last held on 5 October 1992 (next to be held in 1997);
- results - PPP 53.4%, PNC 42.3%, WPA 2%, TUF 1.2%;
- seats - (65 total, 53 elected) PPP 36, PNC 26, WPA 2, TUF 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- executive president,
- first vice president,
- prime minister,
- first deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 5 October 1992); First Vice President Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
executive president, first vice president, prime minister, first deputyExecutive
prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:President Hugh Desmond HOYTE (since 6 August 1985); First Vice President:
President Hamilton GREEN (since 6 August 1985)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hamilton GREEN (since NA August 1985)
Executive
last held on 9 December 1985 (next to be held 1992); 5 October 1992; results - Hugh Desmond Cheddi JAGAN was elected president
HOYTE
since he was leader of the party with the most
Assembly elections
National Assembly:
last held on 9 December 1985 5 October 1992 (next to be held mid-1992); in 1997); results - PNC 78%,PPP 16%, UF 4%, 53.4%,
PNC 42.3%, WPA 2%; 2%, TUF 1.2%; seats - (65 total, 53 elected) PNC 42, PPP 8, UF 2, 36, PNC 26,
WPA 2, TUF 1
executive president, first vice president, prime minister, first deputy
prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 5 October 1992); First Vice
President Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
The entry for Guyana did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 5 October 1992);
- election last held 5 October 1992;
- results - Cheddi JAGAN was elected president since he was leader of the party with the most votes in the National Assembly elections
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers; appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 5 October
1992); election last held 5 October 1992; results - Cheddi JAGAN was
elected president since he was leader of the party with the most votes
in the National Assembly elections
head of government: Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 5 October 1992)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers; appointed by the president, responsible
to the legislature
- chief of state:
- Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 9 October 1992);
- the president is elected by the majority party in the National Assembly after legislative elections, which must be held within five years;
- legislative elections last held 5 October 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - Cheddi JAGAN was elected president by the PPP
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 9 October 1992) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by the president; is responsible to the legislature
chief of state: Executive President Cheddi JAGAN (since 5 9 October
1992); election the president is elected by the majority party in the
National Assembly after legislative elections, which must be held
within five years; legislative elections last held 5 October 1992; 1992
(next to be held NA 1997); results - Cheddi JAGAN waspresident since he was leader of the party with the most votesin president by the National Assembly elections PPP
head of government: Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 5 9 October 1992)
was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president, responsible president; is
responsible to the legislature
- chief of state:
- Executive President Samuel HINDS (since March 1997); replaced Cheddi JAGAN who died in office, March 1997
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janet JAGAN (since March 1997);
- filled vacancy created when Samuel HINDS ascended to office of Executive President following death of Cheddi JAGAN, March 1997
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly after legislative elections, which must be held within five years;
- legislative elections last held 5 October 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: Executive President Samuel HINDS (since March 1997);
replaced Cheddi JAGAN who died in office, March 1997
head of government: Prime Minister Janet JAGAN (since 9 October March 1997);1992); filled vacancy created when Samuel HINDS ascended to office of
Executive President following death of Cheddi JAGAN, March 1997
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible
to the legislature
elections: president is elected by the majority party in the
Assembly after legislative elections, which must be held
years; legislative elections last held 5 October 1992
NA 1997); results - Cheddi JAGAN was elected prime minister appointed by the president
president by the PPP
head of government: Prime Minister Sam HINDS (since 9 October 1992)
was
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by the president; is
responsible to the legislature
- chief of state:
- Executive President Janet JAGAN (since December 1997); replaced Samuel HINDS
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly after legislative elections which must be held within five years;
- legislative elections last held 15 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: Executive President Samuel HINDS Janet JAGAN (since March December 1997);
replaced Cheddi JAGAN who died in office, March 1997 Samuel HINDS
head of government: Prime Minister Janet JAGAN (since March 1997); Samuel HINDS
filled vacancy created whenascended to office of (since December 1997)
Executive President following death of Cheddi JAGAN, March 1997
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible
to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority party in the National
Assembly after legislative elections, elections which must be held within five
years; legislative elections last held 5 October 1992 15 December 1997 (next to be held
held NA 1997); 2002); prime minister appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Janet JAGAN (since NA December 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly after legislative elections, which must be held within five years;
- legislative elections last held 15 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2000; this date was part of a negotiated settlement between the two main political parties following a dispute over the December elections);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: Executive President Janet JAGAN (since NA December 1997); 1997)
replaced Samuel HINDS
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December
1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible
responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority party in the National
Assembly after legislative elections elections, which must be held within five
years; legislative elections last held 15 December 1997 (next to be
held NA 2002); 2000; this date was part of a negotiated settlement between
the two main political parties following a dispute over the December
elections); prime minister appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since NA August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years;
- elections last held 15 December 1997 (next to be held by January 2001);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Janet JAGAN Bharrat JAGDEO (since NA December 1997) August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president,
elections: president elected by the majority party in the Nationalafter following legislative elections, which must be held within at least every fivelegislative elections last held 15 December 1997 (next to beNA 2000; this date was part of a negotiated settlement between by January 2001); prime minister appointed by the president
the two main political parties following a dispute over the December
elections);
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999);
- note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997) cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature elections: president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years;
- elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held NA);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected;
- percent of legislative vote - NA%
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since NA 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN15 December 1997 19 March 2001 (next to be held by January 2001); NA); prime minister appointed by the president election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years;
- elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA%
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President JAGAN
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years; elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held NA); by March 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years;
- elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years; elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA% NA
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years;
- elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA%
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since NA December 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years; elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA NA%
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since December October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by the majority popular vote as leader of a party list in the National Assembly following legislative parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years; years (no term limits); elections last held 19 March 2001 28 August 2006 (next to be held by March 2006); August 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA% 54.6%
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999);
- note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections: president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999);
- note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
chief of state:
President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
head of government:
Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
elections:
president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
- chief of state:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999);
- note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held on 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
chief of state:
President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006
head of government:
Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held on 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of vote 54.6%
- chief of state:
- President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held on 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Donald RAMOTAR elected president, percent of vote 48.6%
chief of state:
President Bharrat JAGDEO Donald RAMOTAR (since 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of President Janet JAGAN and was reelected in 2001, and again in 2006 03 December 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held on 28 August 2006 (next to be held by August 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:President Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; Donald RAMOTAR elected president, percent of vote 54.6% 48.6%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held on 28 November 2011 (next to be called by December 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Donald RAMOTAR elected president, percent of vote 48.6%
chief of state:
President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held on 28 August 2006 November 2011 (next to be held called by August 2011); December 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Donald RAMOTAR elected president, percent of vote 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary election, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits);
- elections last held on 28 November 2011 (next to be held by December 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Donald RAMOTAR elected president; percent of vote 48.6%
chief of state:
President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011); 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, election, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held on 28 November 2011 (next to be called held by December 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Donald RAMOTAR elected president, president; percent of vote 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Donald RAMOTAR (since 03 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from party lists to serve a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 28 November 2011 (next to be held by December 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Donald RAMOTAR (PPP/C) elected president by National Assembly; percent of vote - 48.6%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:legislature National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by popular vote as leader of a the National Assembly from party list in parliamentary election, which must be held at least every five years lists to serve a 5-year term (no term limits); elections election last held on 28 November 2011 (next to be held by December 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:president; president by National Assembly; percent of vote - 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Moses NAGAMOOTOO (since 20 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from party lists to serve a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) elected president by National Assembly; percent of vote - 50.3%
chief of state: President Donald RAMOTAR David GRANGER (since 03 December 2011) 16 May 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS Moses NAGAMOOTOO (since October 1992, except for a period as chief of state after the death of President Cheddi JAGAN on 6 March 1997) 20 May 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from party lists to serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 28 November 2011 11 May 2015 (next to be held by December 2016); in 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Donald RAMOTAR (PPP/C) David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) elected president by National Assembly; percent of vote - 48.6% 50.3%
- chief of state:
- President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held no later than 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
chief of state: President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015) 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Prime Minister Moses NAGAMOOTOO President David GRANGER (since 20 16 May 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly from party lists to serve election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held in no later than 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) elected designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly; percent of vote - 50.3% Assembly
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015);
- Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN (since 20 May 2015);
- Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO (since 20 May 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015);
- Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN (since 20 May 2015);
- Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO (since 20 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held no later than 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
chief of state: President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015); Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN (since 20 May 2015); Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO (since 20 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015); Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN (since 20 May 2015); Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO (since 20 May 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held no later than 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020);
- First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015);
- Vice Presidents Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020);
- Prime Minister Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020);
- First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015);
- Vice Presidents Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
chief of state: President David GRANGER Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 16 2 August 2020); First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015); Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015); 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020); Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015); 2 August 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President David GRANGER Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 16 May 2015); 2 August 2020); First Vice Presidents Sydney ALLICOCK, Carl Barrington GREENIDGE, Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO, and Hemraj RAMJATTAN President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015); Prime Minister Moses Veerasammy NAGAMOOTOO Vice Presidents Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015) 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 May 2015 2 March 2020 (next to be held no later than 2020); in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
The same text in 3 editions, 2021 to 2023.
- chief of state:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020);
- First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020);
- Vice President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 2 August 2020);
- Prime Minister Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020) ;
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020);
- First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020);
- Vice President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 2 August 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
chief of state: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020); First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015); 2 August 2020); Vice Presidents President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020); Prime Minister Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020); 2020) ; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020); First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 20 May 2015); 2 August 2020); Vice Presidents President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 20 May 2015), Sydney ALLICOCK (since 2 August 2020), Khemraj RAMJATTAN (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
- head of government:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020); First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020); Vice President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 2 August 2020); Prime Minister Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020) ; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020); First Vice President Mark PHILLIPS (since 2 August 2020); Vice President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
elections/appointments: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
- head of government:
- President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 1 September 2025
- election results:
2025: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) reelected president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
- expected date of next election:
- August 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
head of government: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 1 September 2025
election results: 2025: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) reelected president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
expected date of next election: August 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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