Timber and hardware businessman Toolsie Persaud died yesterday and he was remembered as a pioneer and industrialist whose massive contribution aided in the development of Guyana.
The Crabwood Creek, Corentyne-born Persaud and Chairman of Toolsie Persaud Limited, who was 93, was cremated yesterday. His family last night said his passing yesterday morning was sudden although he had being unwell for several months.
Former President Donald Ramotar expressed sympathy to Persaud’s immediate family and remembered the businessman as a man of action who made tremendous contributions to the business sector.