THE judicial system was strengthened yesterday when two new magistrates were sworn.

‘TWO NEW MAGISTRATES’: Ms. Adela Nagamootoo (left) and Ms. Omeyana Hamilton at the swearing-in ceremony yesterday.

Twenty-six-year-old Omeyana Hamilton and Adela Nagamootoo, 29, took the oath in the presence of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds at his Wight’s Lane, Kingston, Georgetown office.

The Guyana Chronicle understands that both will be serving in the West Demerara District, until two serving magistrates return from leave.

Ms. Hamilton told reporters she has four years experience in practising law and her first posting was in the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as a State Prosecutor.

She also was attached to the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic.

Hamilton said she sees her new assignment as a means by which she can serve the country at a higher level.

“It is a good opportunity for me to serve the people of Guyana,” she said.

Ms. Nagamootoo, who has seen practice in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts for close to three years, is the daughter of Mr. Moses Nagamootoo, who is also an attorney-at-law, Member of Parliament (MP) and the Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).

In brief remarks to the media, she said she is looking forward to working in the Judiciary.

Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh and Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson were at the swearing-in ceremony, too.