GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Dr. Irfan Ali has paid tribute to internationally famend Guyanese and Caribbean jurist Desiree Bernard, who died in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday morning.
“It’s with profound disappointment that I’ve realized of the passing of a real icon of the authorized career, Justice (rtd.) Desiree Bernard. Her outstanding profession as Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, alongside her esteemed tenure as a Justice of the Caribbean Courtroom of Justice, left an indelible mark on our authorized panorama, one that each one Guyanese ought to take pleasure in,” mentioned Ali.
He added that Justice Bernard was a trailblazer for ladies in legislation. “Her stellar authorized profession, private integrity, and excellent legacy, I’m assured, will proceed to encourage all who search to serve inside our authorized system.”
On behalf of the Authorities and other people of Guyana, I lengthen my deepest condolences to her kin and all the authorized fraternity. The lack of Justice Bernard is deeply felt, not simply inside our nation however all through the area,” he mentioned.
The late Justice started her authorized profession in 1964 and have become the primary feminine choose for the Caribbean Courtroom of Justice from 2005 to 2014. She was additionally a founding member of the Guyana Affiliation of Ladies Legal professionals (GAWL).
Justice Bernard, who was affected by most cancers and dementia, was 85.
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