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Elections In Guyana
Elections in Guyana take place within the framework of a multi-party representative democracy and a presidential system. The National Assembly is directly elected, with the nominee of the party or alliance that receives the most votes becoming President. Electoral history Elections were first held in what would become Guyana in the 18th century, at a time when the colonies of Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo were under Dutch control. A Court of Policy was established in 1732,Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006 Parliament of Guyana which initially consisted of the Governor, five appointed officials (including the Fiscal Officer and the Vendor Master) and five colonists chosen by the Governor from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1897 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana in 1897. Electoral system The elections were held under the 1891 constitution, which provided for a 16-member Court of Policy, half of which was elected. The Court included the Governor, seven government officials (the Attorney General, the Government Secretary, the Immigration Agent General and the Receiver General, together with three other appointees). The eight elected members were elected from seven constituencies;Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006 Parliament of Guyana East, Demerara West, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waddington Commission
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1947 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana on 24 November 1947. The British Guiana Labour Party emerged as the largest party, winning five of the 14 seats. Voter turnout was 71%. Electoral system Constitutional changes in 1943 resulted in a 25-member Legislative Council, of which 14 seats were elected, seven held by appointed members and four by members of the appointed Executive Council. The franchise was also changed; with the right to vote was extended to people earning at least $10 a month, although candidates were required to have a monthly income of at least $100.The PAC and the 1947 Elections Guyana.org As a result, the electorate increased in size from 9,514 in the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana on 3 September 1935. Electoral system The elections were held in accordance with the 1928 constitution, which established the Legislative Council, reducing the proportion of elected members and increasing the number of members appointed by the government. The 30-member Legislative Council consisted of the Governor, two ex-officio members, eight official members, five unofficial members and 14 members elected in single-member constituencies.Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006 Parliament of Guyana Results Aftermath The first meeting of the newly elected Council was held on 15 October. As there were no el ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1930 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana in September 1930. Electoral system Following the victory of the Popular Party in the 1926 elections, constitutional reforms in 1928 replaced the 22-member Combined Court with a new 30-member Legislative Council, which included an extra eight appointees, Guyana.org giving them a majority of seats over the elected members. The new Legislative Council consisted of the Governor, two ex-officio members, eight official members, five unofficial members and 14 members elected in single-member constituencies.Historical information events and dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popular Party (British Guiana)
The Popular Party was a political party in British Guiana. History The party was established in 1926 by a group of middle class liberals, and was led by Nelson Cannon and A. R. F. Webber.James G Rose (1992British colonial policy and the transfer of power in British Guiana, 1945-1964King's College London The party's General Council was largely black middle class professionals, and attracted support from the trade unions led by Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow. Running on a platform of economic development and campaigning against British colonial policies, the party received most of the black vote in the general elections later that year,New constitution of 1928 Guyana.org winning twelve of the 14 elected seats. A a result of the party's success in the elections, the British authorities made constitutional ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Council (British Guiana)
The Legislative Council was the legislature of British Guiana between 1928 and 1953 and again from 1954 until 1961. History The Legislative Council was created by constitutional reforms in 1928, which abolished the 22-member Combined Court and replaced it with the 30-member Council. The new Council included an extra eight appointees, Guyana.org and consisted of the Governor, two ex-officio members, eight official members, five unofficial members and 14 members elected in single-member constituencies.Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana on 15 October 1926. Electoral system The elections were held under the 1891 constitution, which provided for a 16-member Court of Policy, half of which was elected. The Court included the Governor, seven government officials (the Attorney General, the Government Secretary, the Immigration Agent General and the Receiver General, together with three other appointees). The eight elected members were elected from seven constituencies;Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006 Parliament of Guyana East, Demerara West, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana on 19 October 1921. Electoral system The elections were held under the 1891 constitution, which provided for a 16-member Court of Policy, half of which was elected. The Court included the Governor, seven government officials (the Attorney General, the Government Secretary, the Immigration Agent General and the Receiver General, together with three other appointees). The eight elected members were elected from seven constituencies;Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2006 Parliament of Guyana East, Demerara West, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1916 British Guiana General Election
General elections were held in British Guiana in 1916.Political changes (1891-1917) Guyana.org Electoral system The elections were held under the 1891 constitution, which provided for a 16-member Court of Policy, half of which was elected. The Court included the , seven government officials (the Attorney General, the Government Secretary, the Immigration Agent General and the Receiver General, together with three other appointees). The eight elected members were elected from seven constituencies;[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
