Desmond Roberts
military officer
Ret’d Colonel Desmond Roberts, a prominent figure in Guyana's history, is best known for his role in the country's independence, having been the first to hoist the national flag at midnight on May 26, 1966, marking the end of British colonial rule.
Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
803
Power
6$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 786,552 | 803 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 803 | $6,000 | 6$ |
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Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Desmond Roberts was the then young military officer who hoisted the National Flag at the independence ceremony.
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