By Raywattie Deonarine
Despite the pandemic and poor internet connectivity in Wakenaam Island, Region Three, 17-year-old Naresh Jagnanan, a former student of Essequibo Islands Secondary School, has managed to secure 11 grade ones at the 2021 Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC), and has emerged as the region’s top business student.

His outstanding achievement has also placed him 2nd for Region Three.
The smart and intelligent young man was ecstatic at the news of his achievement, which was relayed to him by the principal of the Essequibo Islands Secondary School. During an interview with Sunday Times, Jagnanan, the youngest of his parents’ children, has credited his success to late-night study and extra lessons; and also to God and his parents and teachers for their support and encouragement, while adding that his hard work and sacrifices over the past five years have paid off.

“I didn’t have any struggle growing up. My parents, who didn’t have much, made sure that I gain the necessary financial support…words of encouragement and appreciated love that every student deserved, especially in these unparalleled times.” The young man said when asked what were his struggles growing up.
Jagnanan is very passionate about education, not just academically, but holistically, as life in itself is a learning experience. He also has a strong passion for numbers, by ascension Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, and Economics.
“My love for accounting started off as a hobby by helping my colleagues and schoolmates, and by usually securing hundred percent in Principles of Accounts at my school… However, I realised that accounting was my destiny, and I know that I can optimally and effectively contribute to Guyana’s development in that very field.” Jagnanan told this publication.
