Guyana (1966–1970)

Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970.

Guyana
1966–1970
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny"
Anthem: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains"
Capital	Georgetown
Common languages	Official English Vernacular language Guyanese Creole Native languages Akawaio Macushi Waiwai Arawakan family Patamona Warrau Carib Wapishana Arekuna Other languages Guyanese Hindustani Portuguese Dutch Spanish French Chinese Tamil Skepi Creole Dutch Berbice Creole Dutch
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
Preceded by Succeeded by British Guiana Guyana
Today part of	Guyana

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:

1. Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966)
2. Sir David Rose (16 December 1966–10 November 1969)
3. Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969–1 July 1970)