Dear editor.
Regarding a letter published in the Kaieteur News on December 11, 2023, which stated that I am the national coordinator for agriculture, this is very inaccurate. As such, I refute the suspicion and allegation. Let me declare that my contract states, “National Cash Crop and Small Farmers Coordinator.”

Secondly, I still have enough evidence to prove that I have attended secondary school and earned passes at the General Certificate of Examinations. Let me also state that I have never ceased pursuing higher knowledge. I am still engaging myself in philosophy and career courses. I must be kind to inform you that several times, I am invited to deliver speeches at the University of Guyana and other educational institutions. Speaking at the international forum is not strange to me.

This personal attack is very sacred and helpful to me. It allows me to achieve high levels of achievement at both national and international levels. I must say that I have evolved amazingly as an individual and a citizen of this country.
After completing secondary school, my first attachment was as a field officer at the Letter T estate. I also had a stint with GUYSUCO. Later on, I engaged myself as a personal farmer and businessman.

The all-around experiences achieved at the various levels of my evolution secured me positions both at national and international levels. I have served on many national boards for both governments. These include the National Commission for the Family, the Central Housing Board, Health Board, Prison Board, School Boards, and Estate Boards. As if not enough, I was elected to serve as an Integrity Commissioner under four governments.

My evolution continues as I was appointed a Justice of Peace and Commissioner for Oaths and Affidavits as a License Marriage Officer in Guyana and the United States. To date, I am presenting regular philosophical lectures on national television. Only recently did I return from South Korea as an International Ambassador of Peace. The opportunity to serve is always the high point of my existence.

Since the commencement of my contract, I have created over150 farmers’ groups countrywide to facilitate the mandate of our government, which is to satisfy local and regional consumption of food. My role is important. Our government and ministry have to clean up the failures and disappointments that established APNU/AFC and, at the same time, create possibilities for the future. Even a primary school child could have testified to that truth.

Today, agriculture is highlighted as the savior of the Caribbean, and Guyana is leading the way. Guyana, through this government, has retained its rightful position as the torchbearer of the Caribbean. I am proud to be an ambassador, assisting in fulfilling the mandate of the ministry. I enjoy what I do, since agriculture permeates my very being. I will continue to demonstrate, guide, assist, and inspire farmers at all levels. You don’t have to be an academic to qualify for this position. All it takes is passion and selflessness. It is better to dive for facts rather than jump to conclusions. Civility costs nothing but buys everything.

Sincerely,
Rabindranath Persaud
National Cash Crop & Small Farmers Coordinator