About Us
The Executive Committee
Meet the dedicated leaders of the Guyana Independence Celebration Committee New York — a diverse team of volunteers working year-round to celebrate Guyana’s heritage, unite the diaspora, and deliver world-class Independence events in New York.
Executive Leadership
The elected officers who guide the committee's vision, governance, and Diamond Jubilee celebration.
Rickford Burke
Chairman
Attorney Rhonda Binda
Vice Chairman
Ms. June Persaud
Executive Secretary
Ms. Sharmin Prince
Treasurer
Officers & Counsel
Key roles supporting operations, communications, and legal compliance for the committee.
Dr. Orin Douglas
Committee Member
Ms. Geraldine Joseph-Watson
Assistant Secretary
Attorney Edward Meertings-George
Legal Counsel
Mr. Nevlon Duguid
Director of Communications
Committee Members
Community leaders and volunteers who help plan and execute our Independence celebrations.
Mr. Jack Bharat
Committee Member
Mr. Kevin King
Committee Member
Ms. Janice Hall
Committee Member
Mr. Terry Gajraj
Committee Member
Mr. Herman Singh
Committee Member
Ms. Anita Jaikaran
Committee Member
Dr. Ivelaw Griffith
Committee Member
Mr. Omotola Goulding
Committee Member
Ms. Sandra Sahadeo
Committee Member
Mr. Rawle Hensford
Committee Member
Ms. Nandra Sahadeo
Committee Member
Mr. Sean London
Committee Member
Mr. Richard Ramnarine
Committee Member
