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 |
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| Guyana | 9 | 4.67 | 0.71% | +60% | 786,552 | 8,982 | $6,000 | 69$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 4,987 | $15,000 | 25$ |
| Totals | 11 | 3,747,719 | 13,969 | $21,000 | 94$ |
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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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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is referenced for his past defiance against American imperialism.
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Guyana:
Norton mentioned that Forbes Burnham would get up and cry about the state of national infrastructure.
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Jamaica:
Forbes Burnham was a Caribbean leader who established diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1972.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham's rule in Guyana between 1968 and 1985 is described as totalitarian.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was the leader of the PNC who opposed the creation of the University of Guyana and threatened to close it down.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was the President during Rickey Singh's opposition.
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Guyana:
Singh dreamed that the racial cleavage in Guyana would be healed, recalling the front page of the Graphic featuring Forbes Burnham in a hug with Cheddi Jagan.
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Guyana:
The invocation of treason and national security has long served as a means to control public narratives, particularly evident during the reign of President Forbes Burnham.
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