Felicia J. Persaud featured in book on Guyanese women leaders

Felicia J. Persaud, founder of ICN and publisher of News Americas Now, is one of 127 women profiled in a new book titled ‘Notable Guyanese Women Business Leaders: Achievements, Success, and Timeless Lessons’. Written by Canada-based author Lal Balkaran, the 430-page volume documents the contributions of Guyanese women across various sectors, including finance, communications, healthcare, and public service, both within Guyana and throughout the diaspora.

The profile of Persaud highlights her career trajectory from Georgetown, Guyana, to the United States, focusing on her work in media, entrepreneurship, and investment advocacy. It specifically notes her efforts to increase Caribbean visibility and global market access through ventures such as the ICN Group, Invest Caribbean, and Hard Beat Communications. Additionally, the book recognizes her long-standing advocacy for Caribbean representation in the United States, including her 2008 launch of the CARIB ID initiative to seek better recognition of Caribbean ancestry in U.S. Census data.