Minister Persaud pointing the way

Sep 15, 2026 Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column

(Kaieteur News) – I have always seen Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindya Persaud, as different from her cabinet colleagues. Slightly different only. I take whatever the territory gives. Give thanks. Small starts lead to large developments.

Recently, the minister was in full battle gear. “Child sexual abuse is a crime. It has always been a crime.” With her permission, I add: will always be a crime. Regardless of who’s involved. Could be the biggest dawg in this country. He gets out of hand, he goes down. What troubles me is that Minister Persaud could be so rightly energised, so effusive, over the crime of child sexual abuse.