–Dr Gopaul

Responding to a call in the Kaieteur News for him to disclose his earnings at GuySuCo, Chairman of the Interim Board Dr Nanda Gopaul said yesterday that his service to the corporation has been without compensation.

Dr Nanda Gopaul

Gopaul said in a letter “for those who might be interested” that he has never charged or collected “one cent” from GuySuCo since assuming the role as Chairman. “…I have also not collected any Director fees nor claim for any expenses while travelling the various estates’ location since I have been conscious of the financial situation of the industry and was prepared to make that sacrifice and lead by example”, Gopaul said.

Further, Gopaul noted he had indicated his position to the Finance Director and Chief Executive of the corporation. He said too that he is committed to working on the turn around of the industry to profitability, adding this will happen in due course and not overnight “as many expect”.

Alliance For Change (AFC) Chairman, Khemraj Ramjattan had called on sugar workers to demand information regarding what he referred to as the privileges and perks afforded to Board members at GuySuCo. Ramjattan made specific mention of Gopaul in an article which was published in the Kaieteur News on Monday.