About Parliament
The Parliament of Guyana was created by the 1966 Constitution of Guyana, embodied in the Schedule of the Guyana Independence Order, made pursuant to the Guyana Independence Act, 1966. The Guyana Independence Act was passed on 12th May, 1966 and came into force on 26th May, 1966. The First sitting of the National Assembly of the First Parliament of Guyana Parliament was held on the 26th May, 1966. Learn more about the History of Parilament
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What's New
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14 June, 2024
Helpful Hands Youth Group Crowned Champion of the Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition 2024
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12 June, 2024
The Stage is Set for the Finals of the Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition 2024
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11 June, 2024
Canadian Vision Care’s 2024 Eye Care Mission: Delivering Vision and Hope
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07 June, 2024
Child Rights Ambassadors Youth Group secures the remaining spot in the Finals of the speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition 2024.