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'Cheddi Jagan: Developmentalist and Political Visionary' by H. E. Hon President Donald Ramotar
Location: Social Sciences
University of Warwick main campus
Donald Ramotar served as President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana from 2011 to 2015. He began his political career as a member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and in 1992 was elected to the National Assembly, retaining his parliamentary seat until his Presidency. From 1997 to 2013 he also served as General Secretary of the PPP. In this lecture he will talk about the life and legacy of Cheddi Jagan, co-founder of the PPP who fought for independence from the British empire and served as President of Guyana from 1992 until his death in 1997.
Free to attend. A drinks reception will be held afterwards.