THE Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) joins in the widespread mourning on the passing of Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud. May his family, congregations and colleagues all find solace in the realisation that Pandit “Reep” lived a full life dedicated to people in Guyana.

Truly, GAWU believes that Reepu Daman Persaud was nationally renowned, especially, for the spiritual guidance and as a teacher to thousands of Hindus. He was also an adept PPP Parliamentarian who served in National Assembly as Deputy Speaker and in numerous Parliamentary Committees and became the Minister of Agriculture after the 1992 democratic National and Regional Elections. Cde Reepu Daman Persaud had the distinction of being one of the longest serving members of the Guyana Parliament which he represented on many occasions overseas.
GAWU’s leadership worked with him on many occasions seeking his experience and knowledge in the fields of agriculture and organisation. During his stint as Minister of Agriculture he interacted with the Union and its thousands of members in the interest of the sugar industry and the welfare of workers. GAWU joins with all Guyanese in saying farewell to a Stalwart of the Nation – A man of the People who served both their spiritual and material needs.