CapitaleGeorgetown Fête de l'Indépendance26 Mai 1966 (from UK) Fête nationaleJour De République, 23 Février (1970) Constitution6 Octobre 1980 Suffrage - Age minimum de l'électeur18 ans; universal Pouvoir exécutifchef d'état (Président): Président Bharrat JAGDEO (depuis 11 August 1999); note - assumed presidency after resignation of Président JAGAN chef de gouvernement (1er ministre): Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (depuis NA December 1997) cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature elections: president elected by the majority party in the National Assembly following legislative elections, which must be held at least every five years; elections last held 19 March 2001 (next to be held by March 2006); prime minister appointed by the president election results: Président Bharrat JAGDEO reelected; percent of legislative vote - NA% |