Guyana Has No King or Queen—It's a Republic With a President

Guyana has been a republic since February 23, 1970 (Constitution). The Head of State is the President, not a monarch.

Current Leadership (2024)

• President: Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (since Aug 2020, PPP/C)
• Prime Minister: Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips (Head of Government)
• Vice President: Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

Constitutional Structure

• Executive President: Elected via party list (top candidate of winning party in General Elections). 5-year term, two-term limit.
• Cabinet: President + Ministers (incl. PM). Collective responsibility.
• National Assembly: 65 elected (proportional) + 2 non-elected (Speaker, Clerk).
• No Governor-General, no Queen's representative since 1970.

Before 1970

1966–1970: Independent Commonwealth realm. Queen Elizabeth II = Head of State, represented by Governor-General (Sir David Rose, then Sir Edward Luckhoo).

Common Confusion

"President" ≠ "PM" (US model). Guyana's President is both Head of State and Head of Government (executive presidency). PM is deputy, leads Assembly business.

Guyana: Republic. President. No crown.