Georgetown - Ms Janet Jagan, the American-born widow of Guyana's late leader Mr Cheddi Jagan, was elected the first woman president of the former British colony, according to official results released yesterday. The 77-year-old grandmother confessed she ran for president reluctantly and only to carry on the legacy of her husband who died nine months ago.
Guyana elects US woman
Georgetown - Ms Janet Jagan, the American-born widow of Guyana's late leader Mr Cheddi Jagan, was elected the first woman president…
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