Rupert Roopnaraine

Rupert Roopnaraine
Minister of Education
In office
2015–2017
PresidentDavid A. Granger
Preceded byShaik K.Z. Baksh
Succeeded byNicolette Henry
Personal details
Born(1943-01-31)31 January 1943
Georgetown, British Guiana
Died23 February 2026(2026-02-23) (aged 83)
Georgetown, Guyana
PartyWorking People's Alliance
OccupationAuthor, politician, cricket player
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Rupert Roopnaraine
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1964–66Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 29
Runs scored 302
Batting average 7.94
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 50*
Balls bowled 5,974
Wickets 58
Bowling average 36.53
5 wickets in innings 2
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 8/88
Catches/stumpings 7/–

Rupert Roopnaraine (31 January 1943 – 23 February 2026) was a Guyanese cricketer, writer and politician. Roopnaraine served as Minister of Education of Guyana between 2015 and 2017.