Oct. 10, 1953 - British Government Acts in British Guiana, The Governor, Sir Alfred Savage...

Oct. 10, 1953 - British Government Acts in British Guiana, The Governor, Sir Alfred Savage Broadcasts. The colonial Office announced today that the Government have decided to suspend the Constitution of British Guiana. The decision had been taken to prevent Communist subversion of the Government in the Colony and dangerous crisis. The Communist Clicque in power had shown that “” they are prepared to go to any length including violence, to turn British Guiana into a Communist State.”” - the statement said. The Portofolios of Parliamentary Ministers have been removed, including that of Dr. Cheddi Jagan the Communist Prime Minister and leader of the “People's Progressive Party”. Keystone Photo Show: New Radio Photo of Sir Alfred Savage the Governor of British Guiana, who in a broadcast to the people today announced a “State of Emergency””