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 | 4 | 5.75 | 0.31% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,725 | $6,000 | 21$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,239 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,719 | $48,000 | 27$ |
| Totals | 7 | 32,183,662 | 22,683 | $69,000 | 69$ |
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Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Eusi Kwayana has been involved with the PNC and Forbes Burnham.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is referenced as an ancestor who would be pleased with the current unity efforts.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham was just a child when Hubert Critchlow and fellow Caribbean labour leaders gathered in Georgetown for a historic conference.
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Jamaica:
Forbes Burnham was a regional political leader who participated in the Political Club established by P.J. Patterson.
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Venezuela:
Forbes Burnham is mentioned as one of the past Guyanese governments that have strategically acted for their own benefit.
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Jamaica:
Forbes Burnham was a regional political leader who was part of the political club established by P.J. Patterson.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham exhibited a range of parliamentary prowess during his own shifts in the Chamber.
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Guyana:
Guyanese Prime Minister Forbes Burnham signed the Port of Spain Protocol with Venezuelan President Rafael Caldera.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham's rise to power was seen as a reward for the positive karmic account of the Africans.
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Guyana:
Forbes Burnham is referenced as a key figure in the fight for the rights of the people in Guyana.
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