THE Ministry of Education said it mourns with the family and colleagues of Mr. Navin Chandarpal who died early Tuesday morning at his home.

According to the ministry, Mr. Chandrapal was very instrumental in the development of the Science programme at the Ministry of Education. He served as Convenor to the Science Policy Working Group (2010-2011) which was tasked with updating the existing Science and Technology Policy and the preparation of a framework.
The ministry said he also played a pivotal role in the re-establishment of the National Science and Technology Council for Guyana.

“Mr. Chandarpal embraced the Science Unit and his vision for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is now captured in the New Ministry of Education’s Strategic Plan (2014-2018) which focuses on the use of STEM Education for National Sustainable Development,” the Education Ministry said in a condolence message yesterday.

It pointed out that Mr. Chandrapal also served Guyana well in various other capacities. He was once Minister of Agriculture and was serving as Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development up to the time of his death.

“The ministry wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family, relatives and colleagues, and close friends of Mr. Navin Chandapal at this time of bereavement. He will surely be missed,” the ministry stated.