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IN THE GRIP OF CHANGE

The Caribbean and its British Diaspora

The battle for independence in Guiana

Title
The battle for independence in Guiana
Description
New political movements articulated their visions for freedom while navigating the transition from colony to independent nation. In 1960 a Guyanese cross-party delegation obtained Britain’s acceptance of independence for British Guiana in principle, despite tensions among the representatives. Popular support for the PPP caused alarm in Britain as it was considered too closely allied to communist organisations. This led the British government to support their rivals, the People’s National Party, who advocated for a less radical break with the Empire.
Creator
People's Progressive Party (Guyana)
Location
Guyana
Date
about 1961
1961
Access
Hidden
Collection
Before Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library catalogue
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Item Number
5
The pamphlet's cover show a photograph alongside a descriptive text: 'Dr. Cheddi Jagan is shown in this scene as he outlines Guiana's case for immediate independence at the London Constitutional talks held in 1960. Among those who participated in this Conference were representatives from the Majority and Opposition Parties in the B. G. Legislature and from the British Colonial Office.'
The pamphlet's cover show a photograph alongside a descriptive text: 'Dr. Cheddi Jagan is shown in this scene as he outlines Guiana's case for immediate independence at the London Constitutional talks held in 1960. Among those who participated in this Conference were representatives from the Majority and Opposition Parties in the B. G. Legislature and from the British Colonial Office.'
The pamphlet's cover show a photograph alongside a descriptive text: 'Dr. Cheddi Jagan is shown in this scene as he outlines Guiana's case for immediate independence at the London Constitutional talks held in 1960. Among those who participated in this Conference were representatives from the Majority and Opposition Parties in the B. G. Legislature and from the British Colonial Office.'

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