Prime Minister of Guyana

Prime Minister of the
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Seal of the Office of the Prime Minister of Guyana
Flag of Guyana
Incumbent
Mark Phillips
since 2 August 2020
Cabinet of Guyana
StyleThe Honourable
ResidencePrime Minister's Residence, Main Street, Georgetown
AppointerPresident of Guyana
Term length5 years,
renewable
Formation26 May 1966
First holderForbes Burnham
SuccessionAny Minister of Government as designated by the President

The prime minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is an elected member of the National Assembly of Guyana who is the principal assistant and advisor to the president as well as the leader of government business in the Assembly, but is not the head of government in Guyana. The prime minister assumes the office of president if the presidency becomes vacant.