Rupert Roopnaraine

Rupert Roopnaraine
Minister of Education
In office
2015–2017
PresidentDavid A. Granger
Preceded byShaik K.Z. Baksh
Succeeded byNicolette Henry
Personal details
Born (1943-01-31) 31 January 1943 (age 81)
Georgetown, Guyana
NationalityGuyana Guyanese
Political partyWorking People's Alliance
OccupationAuthor, politician, cricket player
Rupert Roopnaraine
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1964–66Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 29
Runs scored 302
Batting average 7.94
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 50*
Balls bowled 5,974
Wickets 58
Bowling average 36.53
5 wickets in innings 2
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 8/88
Catches/stumpings 7/–

Rupert Roopnaraine (born 31 January 1943) is a Guyanese cricketer, writer, and politician. Roopnaraine served as Minister of Education of Guyana between 2015[1] and 2017.[2]

  1. ^ "Nicolette Henry, Minister of Education". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Roopnaraine no longer Education Minister; Nicolette Henry to take full control of Ministry". Demerara Waves. Retrieved 11 September 2020.