President of Guyana
| President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana | |
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since 2 August 2020 | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Residence | State House, Georgetown |
| Seat | Georgetown |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Guyana (1980) |
| Precursor | Queen of Guyana |
| Inaugural holder | Arthur Chung |
| Formation | March 17, 1970 |
| Succession | Prime Minister of Guyana (as First Vice President) |
| Deputy | Vice Presidents of Guyana |
| Website | https://motp.gov.gy/ |
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The president of Guyana is the head of state and the head of government of Guyana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Republic, according to the Constitution of Guyana. The president is also the chancellor of the Orders of Guyana. Concurrent with their constitutional role as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, the president does not appoint a separate minister of defence. That portfolio is held by the president who fulfils all responsibilities designated to a minister of defence under the Defence Act.