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Membership of the University of Guyana Council as of January 22, 2026

  1. Sir Ronald Sanders, KCMG, KCN, AM, MA Chancellor/Chairman of the University Council
  2. Professor Randolph B. Persaud Pro-Chancellor/Representative, Interest of Environment and Climate Change
  3. Professor Paloma Mohamed, AA Vice-Chancellor
  4. Dr. C. Nigel Gravesande Registrar/Secretary to the Council
  5. Mr. Darryl Akeung Representative, Information and Communication Technology
  6. Mrs. Melcita Bovell Representative, Christian Organization
  7. Dr. Mahendra Carpen Representative, Medical Fraternity
  8. Mr. Alphonso De Armas Representative, Private Sector Commission
  9. Dr. Ivor English, AA Nominee of the Guyana Trade Union Congress
  10. Colonel Ronald Hercules Representative, National Defence and Security
  11. Mr. Mohamed Saddam Hussain Representative, Ministry of Education
  12. Mr. Michael Munroe Representative, Natural Resources
  13. Dr. Jacqueline Murray Nominee of the Academic Board
  14. Professor. Leyland Lucas Nominee of the Committee of Deans
  15. Mr. Sukrishnalall Pasha Representative, Ministry of Finance
  16. Mr. Dhaneshwar Deonarine Representative, Interest of Farmer’s
  17. Ms. Sonia Latchman Nominee, Interest of Youths
  18. Ms. Somattie Sayrange Representative, Guild of Graduates (Alumni Association)
  19. Mr. Hardesh Tiwari Representative, Hindu Organization
  20. Mr. Kalam Azad Ibrahim Representative, Muslim Organisations
  21. Dr. Davon VanVeen Nominee, University of Guyana’s Workers Union
  22. Ms. Indrani Ramnarine Representative, Interest of Women
  23. Dr. Erica Forte Nominee of the Political Party in Government
  24. Ms. Tirishatha Semple Representative, University of Guyana Student Society
  25. Mr. Devindra Kissoon Representative, Legal Fraternity
  26. Mr. Derrick John Representative, Indigenous Peoples’ Interest
  27. Mr. Sherod Duncan Representative, Minority Leader
  28. Mr. Carvil Duncan Representative, Independent Trades Union of Guyana