Vic Persaud: a man of natural good humour and cheerfulness

Dear Editor,
The death of Mr Eshwar Vevekanand ‘Vic’ Persaud at the age of 82 has robbed the country of the services of a conscientious stalwart and scrupulous Public Servant.
Mr Persaud, with more than sixty years in the Public Service as an accountant, Foreign Service Officer, Chief of Protocol, and Advisor on Protocol Affairs, accumulated vast experience and expertise in his field. He was a mentor to new entrants to the Service, and was a reservoir of knowledge on governmental affairs.
Mr Persaud had had the privilege of serving every Executive President of Guyana, from Mr. Forbes Burnham to Mr. Irfaan Ali.
A man of natural good humour and cheerfulness, he will be remembered fondly by all who had known him in the Public Service.
I extend sincere condolences to Carol, his widow, and children at this time of their bereavement.

Sincerely,
David Granger
Former President