Principal Education Officer Mrs. Chandrakala Ramsammy on Tuesday succumbed to heart failure.

C. Ramsammy

Ramsammy, a veteran teacher, served as an Education Officer in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) before she was transferred to Georgetown two years ago to take up the PEO post.

Education Minister Shaik Baksh, reacting to her death, said he was shocked on hearing the sad news because she had attended a meeting with him the very day that she died.

He described Ramsammy as an industrious, dedicated and professional officer who was always passionate about her work.