POPULAR radio host and former Mayor of Anna Regina, Rajendra Prabhulall, has passed away at the age of 64. He died on Wednesday morning while being transported to the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital.

Prabhulall dedicated many years to public service, first as a Regional Information Officer, before serving two terms as Mayor of Anna Regina under the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). At the time of his passing, he was employed at National Communication Network (NCN) Radio Essequibo 95.5 FM. Though he was undergoing partial hemodialysis at Suddie Hospital, his condition had reportedly improved in recent weeks.

Born and raised on the Essequibo Coast, Prabhulall attended St. Laurence Anglican School in Hampton Court before entering the teaching profession at age 17. In 1980, he relocated to Region One to teach at Port Kaituma Primary School, following his father’s transfer as an agricultural officer. Five years later, he returned to Essequibo, started a family, and continued teaching at Sparta Primary and later St. Laurence Anglican Primary (now Hampton Court Primary). In 1992, he transitioned to a managerial role at Lima Fish Port Complex in pursuit of better wages.

After five years, he was appointed Regional Information Officer at the Regional Democratic Council, where he worked until his retirement in 2015. During this time, he gained prominence as the host of Regional News Magazine on RCA TV in Charity and also contributed as a journalist to the Guyana Chronicle. In 2005, he represented Guyana at a media conference in China.

In 2018, Prabhulall successfully ran for Mayor of Anna Regina and was re-elected after completing his first term. Beyond politics and media, he served as a pastor at Voice of Faith Ministries, dedicating time to community service and supporting families in need.
His sudden passing has deeply affected the Essequibo community. Radio Essequibo Manager, Mohanlall Suellall, described him as a true leader who worked tirelessly to advance the town of Anna Regina. Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit expressed condolences on behalf of the Regional Democratic

Council, highlighting Prabhulall’s dedication to promoting positive development stories and his contributions to the PPP.

His niece, Christine Prabhulall, remembered him as a role model and mentor who always encouraged positivity and perseverance. His wife, Jenita Prabhulall, shared that he was a devoted husband and leader, noting that he was in high spirits just the night before his passing.
His legacy in journalism, politics, and community service will be fondly remembered.