University Governance
University of Guyana Council
Membership as of January 22, 2026
Sir Ronald Sanders, KCMG, KCN, AM, MA
Chancellor / Chairman of the University Council
Professor Randolph B. Persaud
Pro-Chancellor / Representative, Interest of Environment and Climate Change
Professor Paloma Mohamed, AA
Vice-Chancellor
Dr. C. Nigel Gravesande
Registrar / Secretary to the Council
Mr. Darryl Akeung
Representative, Information and Communication Technology
Mrs. Melcita Bovell
Representative, Christian Organization
Dr. Mahendra Carpen
Representative, Medical Fraternity
Mr. Alphonso De Armas
Representative, Private Sector Commission
Dr. Ivor English, AA
Nominee of the Guyana Trade Union Congress
Colonel Ronald Hercules
Representative, National Defence and Security
Mr. Mohamed Saddam Hussain
Representative, Ministry of Education
Mr. Michael Munroe
Representative, Natural Resources
Dr. Jacqueline Murray
Nominee of the Academic Board
Professor Leyland Lucas
Nominee of the Committee of Deans
Mr. Sukrishnalall Pasha
Representative, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Dhaneshwar Deonarine
Representative, Interest of Farmers
Ms. Sonia Latchman
Nominee, Interest of Youths
Ms. Somattie Sayrange
Representative, Guild of Graduates / Alumni Association
Mr. Hardesh Tiwari
Representative, Hindu Organization
Mr. Kalam Azad Ibrahim
Representative, Muslim Organisations
Dr. Davon VanVeen
Nominee, University of Guyana’s Workers Union
Ms. Indrani Ramnarine
Representative, Interest of Women
Dr. Erica Forte
Nominee of the Political Party in Government
Ms. Tirishatha Semple
Representative, University of Guyana Student Society
Mr. Devindra Kissoon
Representative, Legal Fraternity
Mr. Derrick John
Representative, Indigenous Peoples’ Interest
Mr. Sherod Duncan
Representative, Minority Leader
Mr. Carvil Duncan
Representative, Independent Trades Union of Guyana