Minister Indar hales from Vreed en Hoop on the West Coast of Demerara, as Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, envisages to bring his finance, business, operations skills and professionalism to the forefront of the Ministry. This will ensure efficiency and accountability is accomplished within the Ministry.
The current Minister also held the position as President at Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Vice Chairman at the Private Sector Commission. Former Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Corporate Secretary at Sterling Products Limited
He attended St. Stanislaus College after which he furthered his studies at the University of East London (MBA), the Certified General Accountants of Canada and at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He is a certified Internal Auditor and noteworthy enough, he graduated with Bachelor’s degree with honours in Applied Finance and Professional Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in London. Outside of politics and work portfolios, Minister Indar enjoys spending quality time with his wife and beautiful children.

Priya Manickchand is a prominent Guyanese politician and attorney, serving as the Minister of Education since 2020, a role she also held from 2011 to 2015. She has been instrumental in driving key reforms in Guyana’s education system, including achieving universal primary education and pushing for universal secondary education. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic saw the expansion of teacher training programs, educational media initiatives, and vocational training.

Manickchand has a longstanding commitment to social justice, having previously served as Minister of Human Services and Social Security, where she spearheaded critical legislation on child protection, sexual offenses, and women’s rights. She has also been recognized globally for her advocacy in education and children’s rights. Indiaspora is proud to have Priya Manickchand in our Global Government Leaders List.

Minister Nandall is the Minister of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General. Anil was appointed in August 2020. He previously served as Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs of Guyana from 2011 to 2015.
Anil has worked as an Attorney-at-Law in Private Practice and Member of the Eleventh Parliament of Guyana, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits and Notary Public. He has also been the Former Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Member of the Tenth Parliament of Guyana, the Former Executive Member of the Council of Legal Education of the West Indies and Chairman of the Law Revision Commission of Guyana, and the Member of the Disciplined Forces Commission. He has also served as the Former President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association 2007-2008.
Anil attended Mon Repos Primary School, Queen’s College, University of Guyana – Turkeyen, Georgetown and Hugh Wooding Law School – St. Augustine, Trinidad. He was admitted to practice at the Guyana Bar on the 21st October, 1998 and admitted to practice at the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2007.

Sonia Savitri Parag is a prominent Guyanese politician serving as the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development in Guyana since 2020. She has played a pivotal role in promoting public sector reforms and improving workforce efficiency.

Parag’s academic background includes degrees in business administration and public management, equipping her with the skills to navigate complex governmental challenges. She is known for her commitment to enhancing gender equality in the workplace and advocating for the rights of public sector employees.

As of 2024, Parag continues to be a significant figure in Guyana’s political landscape, championing progressive policies for the nation. Indiaspora is proud to have Sonia Savitri Parag in our Global Government Leaders List.

Minister Persaud is a Minister within the Ministry of Local Government. Anand was appointed in August 2020.
Anand and his family have been responsible for providing entertainment services to the people of Guyana. His family started their own movie entertainment business and Anand went on to launch NTN Radio 89.1 FM. NTN also became the sole distributor of ZEE TV in Guyana.

Dr. Vindhya V. Persaud is a prominent Guyanese politician serving as the Minister of Human Services and Social Services since August 2020. She is recognized for her extensive work in healthcare policy and women’s rights.

Dr. Persaud has played a pivotal role in addressing issues such as maternal and child health, mental health, and healthcare accessibility in Guyana. She has also been an advocate for the rights of women and children, contributing to various initiatives aimed at empowering these groups.
A medical doctor by profession, she holds a medical degree from the University of the West Indies. Her dedication to public service has significantly impacted the health landscape in Guyana. Indiaspora is proud to have Vindhya V. Persaud in our Global Government Leaders List.