National Holidays
This National Holiday, is celebrated on the 26th of May annually
What is Independence Day?
Does the president sit in Parliament?
No
The first President of Guyana?
Who is Arthur Chung?
What is the name of the region with Guyana's Capital?
Demerara Mahacica - Region 4
What are the dominant religions in Guyana?
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism
Which holiday is celebrated on May 5th?
What is Arrival Day?
This was the first elected political party
People's Progressive Party
The first female President of Guyana
Who is Janet Jagan?
Which is the largest region in Guyana?
Upper Takutu Upper Essequibo - Region 9
What is the Islamic place of Worship?
Mosque
Annually laborers celebrate on this day
What is Labor Day?
Which Political party took power after Desmond Hoyte?
People's Progressive Party
This is our current President
Who is His Excellency Mohammed Irfaan Ali?
Lethem is the capital of which region?
Upper Takutu Upper Essequibo - Region 9
Europeans
On this day, floats, parades and cultural events displaying the wonders of Guyana helps celebrate this National Holiday.
What is Mashramani?
How many members are in the National Assembly?
65 members
This president is known as the longest serving president in Guyana's History
Who is Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo?
Why is the Country Divided into 10 administrative regions?
For effective Governance
In what year did the practitioners of Hinduism arrive in Guyana?
1838
On this Day the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas took place. What is the date and name of this National Holiday?
July 4th 1973 was the date of Signing
Celebrated on the first Monday of July
Caribbean Community and Common Market (Caricom Day)
How many Presidents have served Guyana? List them
10
Which family produced two Presidents for Guyana? And who are the members?
The Jagan Family
Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan
In what year was the division of the regions finalized?
In the year 1980
Name one Public holiday for each of the main religions
Hindus - Pagwah etc.
Islam - Eid Ul Adha etc.
Christianity - Good Friday etc.