MEET NARESH JAGNANAN: A YOUNG GUYANESE ACADEMIC TRAILBLAZER
Age: 21 years
Hometown: Belle Plaine, Wakenaam, Guyana
Naresh Jagnanan is an outstanding young Guyanese whose remarkable academic journey, leadership, and commitment to excellence have brought honour to Wakenaam, Essequibo, and Guyana. From topping his island at the National Grade Six Assessment to being named Valedictorian at the University of the West Indies (UWI), his achievements reflect years of dedication, discipline, and hard work.
Academic Achievements
Primary Education
* Attended Sans Souci Primary School.
* Topped the island of Wakenaam at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
Secondary Education — Essequibo Islands Secondary School (EISS)
* Achieved 11 Grade Ones at C-SEC.
* Recognised as the top Business student in the Caribbean.
* Named Valedictorian of Essequibo Islands Secondary School.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
* Achieved an exceptional 14 Grade Ones and 1 Grade Two.
* Named the top overall student in the Caribbean.
* Recognised as the top student in Business Studies in the Caribbean.
* Received the prestigious Presidential Award Scholarship.
* Recognised as Queen's College Top CAPE Student in 2023.
University of the West Indies (UWI)
Throughout his three years at UWI, Naresh continued to demonstrate outstanding academic ability and exemplary leadership.
* Named Valedictorian of the University of the West Indies.
* Reportedly the only regional student selected for this honour, and among the few students to have received this distinction in UWI’s history.
* Served as Chairperson of the International Affairs Committee on the Guild of Students.
* Achieved top results in several courses.
* Earned a place on the Dean’s Honour Roll every semester.
* Received more than five awards recognising his achievements.
* Earned more than ten certificates for leadership, service, and academic excellence throughout his three years at UWI.
A Source of National Pride
Naresh Jagnanan’s journey from Belle Plaine, Wakenaam, to the highest levels of academic recognition at UWI is a testament to the power of ambition, perseverance, and excellence.
At just 21 years old, he has distinguished himself at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, excelling not only in academics but also in leadership and service.
Naresh’s achievements are a source of immense pride for Wakenaam, Essequibo, and Guyana. His story reminds us that talent and determination can take a young person from a small community to the highest stages of regional academic recognition.
Congratulations, Naresh Jagnanan! Guyana celebrates your excellence, your leadership, and your extraordinary accomplishments.
Age: 21 years
Hometown: Belle Plaine, Wakenaam, Guyana
Naresh Jagnanan is an outstanding young Guyanese whose remarkable academic journey, leadership, and commitment to excellence have brought honour to Wakenaam, Essequibo, and Guyana. From topping his island at the National Grade Six Assessment to being named Valedictorian at the University of the West Indies (UWI), his achievements reflect years of dedication, discipline, and hard work.
Academic Achievements
Primary Education
* Attended Sans Souci Primary School.
* Topped the island of Wakenaam at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
Secondary Education — Essequibo Islands Secondary School (EISS)
* Achieved 11 Grade Ones at C-SEC.
* Recognised as the top Business student in the Caribbean.
* Named Valedictorian of Essequibo Islands Secondary School.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
* Achieved an exceptional 14 Grade Ones and 1 Grade Two.
* Named the top overall student in the Caribbean.
* Recognised as the top student in Business Studies in the Caribbean.
* Received the prestigious Presidential Award Scholarship.
* Recognised as Queen's College Top CAPE Student in 2023.
University of the West Indies (UWI)
Throughout his three years at UWI, Naresh continued to demonstrate outstanding academic ability and exemplary leadership.
* Named Valedictorian of the University of the West Indies.
* Reportedly the only regional student selected for this honour, and among the few students to have received this distinction in UWI’s history.
* Served as Chairperson of the International Affairs Committee on the Guild of Students.
* Achieved top results in several courses.
* Earned a place on the Dean’s Honour Roll every semester.
* Received more than five awards recognising his achievements.
* Earned more than ten certificates for leadership, service, and academic excellence throughout his three years at UWI.
A Source of National Pride
Naresh Jagnanan’s journey from Belle Plaine, Wakenaam, to the highest levels of academic recognition at UWI is a testament to the power of ambition, perseverance, and excellence.
At just 21 years old, he has distinguished himself at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, excelling not only in academics but also in leadership and service.
Naresh’s achievements are a source of immense pride for Wakenaam, Essequibo, and Guyana. His story reminds us that talent and determination can take a young person from a small community to the highest stages of regional academic recognition.
Congratulations, Naresh Jagnanan! Guyana celebrates your excellence, your leadership, and your extraordinary accomplishments.