| The HonourableDerek JaganOR CCH SC JP MP | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana | |
| In office 17 December 1992 – 15 October 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Sase Narain |
| Succeeded by | Martin Zephyr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1930-05-25)25 May 1930 Port Mourant, Berbice, British Guiana (present-day East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana) |
| Died | 15 October 2000(2000-10-15) (aged 70) Georgetown, Guyana |
| Political party | People's Progressive Party |
| Spouse | Roshenara Gajraj |
| Relatives | Cheddi Jagan (brother) Janet Jagan (sister-in-law) Cheddi "Joey" Jagan Jr. (nephew) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Derek Chunilall Jagan (25 May 1930 – 15 October 2000) was a Guyanese politician and lawyer. He served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana from 1992 to 2000. He died of an apparent heart attack while doing yard work in 2000. He was the younger brother of former Guyanese president Cheddi Jagan.
In the early 1960s, Jagan was monitored by the British government during the Cold War.
Jagan was elected (PPP/C) was elected speaker 17 December 1992. Upon his death, he was replaced by Winslow Martin Zephyr.
References
- "270 PERSONALITIES CARIBBEAN - PDF Free Download". docplayer.net.
- ^ http://parliament.gov.gy/GUYANA%20PARLIAMENT%20HISTORY%202009-1.pdf
- "Derek Jagan, speaker of Guyana's parliament, dies". news.google.com. Wilmington Morning Star. 16 October 2000. Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "MI5 files light up 1953 events". Stabroek News. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Martin Zephyr passes away". Stabroek News. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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