Priya Manickchand is a Guyanese politician. She held the position of Minister of Education in Guyana between 2011-2015 and 2020-2025.[1][2][3] She is appointed Minister of Local Government and Regional Development on 15th September 2025, by President Irfaan Ali.[4]

Priya Devi Manickchand
Manickchand in 2020
Minister of Local Government
Assumed office
5 August 2020
PresidentIrfaan Ali
Preceded byNicolette Henry
In office
5 December 2011  16 May 2015
PresidentDonald Ramotar
Preceded byShaik Baksh
Succeeded byNicolette Henry
Personal details
SpouseBhageshwar Murli
Children2

References

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  1. "Hon. Priya D. Manickchand". parliament.gov.gy. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  2. "More than 2,000 students absent since reopening for three grades". Stabroek News. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  3. "Ministry mobilising TV stations to expand Learning Channel". Stabroek News. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  4. "Min Manickchand assumes office at local government ministry". Department of Public Information Guyana. 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2020-12-02.