Vice President of Guyana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vice Presidents of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
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Incumbent Mark Phillips and Bharrat Jagdeo since 2 August 2020
Appointer	President of Guyana
Term length	Usual term of 5 years
Inaugural holder	Ptolemy Reid Shiw Sahai Naraine Hugh Desmond Hoyte Hamilton Green Bishwaishwar Ramsaroop
Formation	October 1980

The Vice President of Guyana is an important political job in the country of Guyana. This role helps the President of Guyana lead the country.

In Guyana, the Prime Minister of Guyana also holds the title of First Vice President. If the President cannot do their job, the Prime Minister steps in to take over. This makes the Prime Minister a very important helper to the President.

Sometimes, other people who are part of the President's team, called the cabinet, can also be named Vice Presidents. These extra Vice Presidents can also help with tasks that the President usually does. The job of Vice President was created in October 1980. This was when the country decided to have a President who leads the government directly.

Who Has Been Vice President?

Many people have served as Vice President in Guyana since the position was created. Here is a list of the people who have held this important role over the years.

See also

• President of Guyana
• Prime Minister of Guyana