Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Parliament of Guyana
1953 Deputy President of the National Assembly Janet Jagan
In 1957-61 Minister of Labour, Health and Housing, 1963-64 of Home Affairs
(senator)1997 Prime Minister and 1997-99 President. (b. 1920-)
1973-80 President of House of Assembly Lola Willems
1997- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Clarissa Riehl
2000 Acting Speaker (15-23.10)
She acted as Speaker after the death of Derek Chunnilall Jagan until a successor
was elected.
Last update 30.09.06