British Guiana,
1. Jan Carew (1920)
Guyanese Writer
A Guyanese-born novelist, playwright, and poet, he was a leading figure in West Indian literature and in the twentieth-century Black Power movement. His best-known literary works include Black Midas and...
2. Shakira Caine (1947)
Former Model And Actress
British Guyana-born fashion model and winner of the Miss Guyana beauty pageant. Also an actress, she appeared in such films as Son of Dracula and The Man Who Would Be...
3. John Agard (1949)
Poet And Playwright
Guyanese poet, children's author, playwright, and 2012 recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. His numerous literary works include Shoot Me With Flowers, Laughter is an Egg, and Brer...
4. Gina Miller (1965)
Director
Entrepreneur and activist who has founded organizations like SCM Direct and the True and Fair Foundation.
5. Donald Ramotar (1950)
President Of Guyana Economist
Donald Rabindranauth Ramotar is a Guyanese politician who has been President of Guyana since December 2011. He has been the General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party since 1997.
6. Ptolemy Reid (1912)
Prime Minister Of Guyana Teacher
Dr. Ptolemy Alexander Reid was a Guyanese veterinarian and politician who served as Prime Minister of Guyana from 1980 to 1984. Reid studied veterinary medicine at the Tuskegee Institute in...
7. James Gilkes (1952)
Guyanese Sprinter
James Gilkes is a former sprinter from Guyana who specialised in the 200 metres.
8. Abdul Sattaur (1965)
Canadian Cricketer
Abdul Fazil Sattaur is a Canadian cricketer in the position of wicketkeeper. He played three One Day Internationals for Canada. He is sometimes referred to as Fazil Sattaur or Fazil...
