Mr. Videsh Maharaj assumed duties as Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts on October 6, 2023. Before this appointment, he served as Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education and the Director, Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
PS (Ag.) Maharaj has a background in investments and economics, along with extensive training and experience in policy development, implementation and analysis; trade negotiation; investment facilitation; market analysis; and project management.
He is a proud graduate of the University of the West Indies with both a Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics. PS (Ag.) Maharaj also served on several Cabinet appointed committees, including the 2008 Committee to Review Incentives under the Tourism Development Act.
