NICIL’s CEO, Horace James, dies

Jan 31, 2019 News

The nation is mourning the death of Horace James, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL).
James was battling cancer and died yesterday in his Linden home, Region Ten.
“His Excellency David Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is saddened at the passing of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Mr. Horace James,” a statement from the Government said.
During the course of his professional career, Mr. James served as Head of the LINMINE Secretariat and CEO of the Linden Electricity Company.

Died: Horace James

“President Granger expresses sympathy to his relatives, friends and colleagues.”
James was appointed in early 2017 as NICIL’s chief.
He came out ahead of 14 external and internal candidates that were evaluated by both the Board and independent assessors.
James reportedly held a degree in mining from a UK university, and served in the position of Head of Linmine Secretariat for 16 years as well as in several managerial positions in the bauxite plant.
He also served as the first Regional Chairman.
James is said to have played a key role in establishing the Linden museum.
He was said to have possessed institutional knowledge of the history of the town especially as it relates to bauxite mining.
He also served as a Director of the Linden Technical Institute and also of the Linden Community Development which started in 1970.

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