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Irfaan Ali (1980- )

Irfaan Ali was born Mohamed Irfaan Ali on April 25, 1980, in Leonora, Guyana, to Mohamed Osman Ali and Bibi Shariman. He has one brother. Ali was reared near Demerara village, and his early education began at the Cornelia Ida Primary School there. He completed … Read MoreIrfaan Ali (1980- )

Arthur Chung (1918–2008)

Arthur Chung was the first President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the first ethnic Chinese (Hakka) head of state in a non-Asian country. During his time as President of Guyana, the office was that of a ceremonial Head of State, with actual … Read MoreArthur Chung (1918–2008)

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Irfaan Ali (1980- )

Arthur Chung (1918–2008)