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In 2016, the Mashramani parade was held on 26 May, the 50th anniversary of Guyana's independence, but the remainder of the celebration was held on the traditional February date. [3] The word "Mashramani" is derived from an Amerindian word and in Guyanese English means "celebration after cooperative or hard work". [4]
1 January – New Year's Day; 23 February – Republic Day; 25 March – Holi; 29 March – Good Friday; 1 April - Easter Monday; 1 May – Labour Day; 5 May – Arrival Day; 26 May – Independence Day; 17 June – Eid al-Adha; 1 July – CARICOM Day; 16 September – Youman-Nabi; 1 August – Emancipation Day; 31 October – Diwali; 25 ...
Splashmins Fun Park and Resort is an amusement park near Georgetown, Guyana. It is located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The theme park features shows, plant life and beaches. The park is built on one hundred and sixty four acres of amidst numerous species of flora and a variety of fauna which include bird life. Splashmin is a privately owned ...
[17] [18] [19] [12] Five months after Guyana's independence, Venezuelan troops began their occupation of Ankoko island and surrounding islands in October 1966 with Venezuelan troops quickly constructing military installations and an airstrip. [20] In 1969, the Rupununi uprising occurred in an attempt by ranch owners to secede from Guyana. [21]
The Duke of Kent represented the Queen at the independence celebrations. On Independence Day, Governor Sir Richard Luyt was sworn in as the country's first governor-general. [3] The Duke of Kent opened the first session of the National Assembly, on behalf of the Queen, and gave the Speech from the Throne. [4]
With the next elections slated to occur after independence, the Premier of British Guiana automatically became Prime Minister of Guyana on Independence Day. From 1966 to 1980 the prime minister was the head of government, exercising executive power and general direction and control of the government.
Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom as a dominion on 26 May 1966 and became a republic on 23 February 1970, remaining a member of the Commonwealth. [25] Shortly after independence, Venezuela began to take diplomatic, economic, and military action against Guyana to enforce its territorial claim to the Essequibo region. [26]