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 | 3 | 7.00 | 0.31% | +70% | 786,552 | 4,097 | $6,000 | 31$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,646 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 4 | 3,747,719 | 6,743 | $21,000 | 44$ |
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Jamaica:
Forbes Burnham, then Prime Minister of Guyana, called on the ACP to initiate measures for cooperation among themselves.
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Guyana:
The issue was edited by poet Martin Carter and Barbadian novelist and essayist George Lamming, with a foreword from then Prime Minister Forbes Burnham.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham embraced Cheddi Jagan during the independence ceremony, symbolizing a vindication of their ancestors' suffering.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was the Prime Minister who issued a directive regarding the name of Prashad Nagar.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham ruled Guyana from 1968 to 1992 as part of the PNC.
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Venezuela:
Forbes Burnham was the Prime Minister of British Guiana at the time the Geneva Agreement was signed.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham followed socialist policies that were consistent with Jagan’s approach to government.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was the architect of the idea of free education for every Guyanese child.
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Guyana:
The book exudes professionalism and visibly strives for fairness in marshalling the evidence and in its submissions, doing justice to the brilliance of Forbes Burnham while also calling him out for his failings.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is mentioned as one of the figures who resisted and rebelled against the odds in Guyana.
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