Forbes Burnham
Forbes Burnham was a significant political leader in Guyana, serving as Prime Minister and later as President. He was a key figure in the formation of the People's National Congress (PNC) and played a pivotal role in the country's transition to independence from British colonial rule. Burnham's policies and governance were often controversial, marked by authoritarian practices and ethnic polarization, shaping the political landscape of Guyana for decades.
Born on Feb 20, 1923 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
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Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is referenced as a historical figure whose legacy Aubrey Norton aims to restore.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is mentioned as one of the leaders who educated the Guyanese people politically.
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Argentina:
Forbes Burnham was the Prime Minister of Guyana who expressed concern over the events.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham led the PNC in a coalition government in 1964.
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Guyana:
The PPP/C often condemns the leadership of the late President Forbes Burnham and the PNC/R.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was a key figure in the movement for shared power in Guyana.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham used the Black Ethnic Security Dilemma to convince Africans/Coloureds to go along with his degutting democratic practices through elections rigging between 1964 to 1992.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham started the practice of crossing the floor in Guyana in the sixties.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was mentioned as a significant figure in the historical context of the independent labour movement in Guyana.
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Guyana:
The article references the early coalition politics between Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham.
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