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PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar, while declaring open the newly constructed $22.3M Magistrate’s Court, at Mibicuri, Black Busk Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, noted that the rule of law is fundamental to the development of any society. 
He remarked that the countries which develop the most are those where the judicial system is functioning.
However, the Head of State, addressing an audience including legal luminaries at the Monday mid-morning function held within the agricultural base of Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne), stated that there is a direct interlink with the Police Force, the Judiciary, the Magistracy and the prisons. And when there is a malfunction within, there will be a ripple effect on the work of others.
He continued:”It pains me, as when we were in the Opposition, we spoke of it a lot and it was not corrected. Even now, so many people are in prison, not having their cases heard. Justice delayed is justice denied. As a government, we have committed to facilitate the judicial system, so that the police, amongst others, can function effectively.”
The President recalled the era prior to 1992 when the Court buildings were in a derelict state and hearings were interpreted by leaking roofs and falling ceilings.
“But we have worked to rehabilitate, reconstruct and create new buildings on which millions were expended,” he observed.
President Ramotar informed the gathering that new edifices are now at New Amsterdam, Sisters, Reliance and Whim, to better the respective communities and, while monies have been expended on the infrastructure, additional sums are being spent on stationery and law books.
Before cutting the ribbon symbolising the opening of the two-storey concrete edifice, he reminded the residents that the government has done its part and it is their responsibility to care the building.
Amongst those in attendance were Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General, Mr. Anil Nandlall and Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, and chairing the proceedings was Justice of Appeal B. S. Roy.
Presiding magistrates in the Region and Regional Chairman David Armogan, Members of the Berbice Bar Association and students attending learning institution in the area were also present.
He remarked that the countries which develop the most are those where the judicial system is functioning.However, the Head of State, addressing an audience including legal luminaries at the Monday mid-morning function held within the agricultural base of Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne), stated that there is a direct interlink with the Police Force, the Judiciary, the Magistracy and the prisons. And when there is a malfunction within, there will be a ripple effect on the work of others.
He continued:”It pains me, as when we were in the Opposition, we spoke of it a lot and it was not corrected. Even now, so many people are in prison, not having their cases heard. Justice delayed is justice denied. As a government, we have committed to facilitate the judicial system, so that the police, amongst others, can function effectively.”
The President recalled the era prior to 1992 when the Court buildings were in a derelict state and hearings were interpreted by leaking roofs and falling ceilings.
“But we have worked to rehabilitate, reconstruct and create new buildings on which millions were expended,” he observed.
President Ramotar informed the gathering that new edifices are now at New Amsterdam, Sisters, Reliance and Whim, to better the respective communities and, while monies have been expended on the infrastructure, additional sums are being spent on stationery and law books.Before cutting the ribbon symbolising the opening of the two-storey concrete edifice, he reminded the residents that the government has done its part and it is their responsibility to care the building.
Amongst those in attendance were Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General, Mr. Anil Nandlall and Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, and chairing the proceedings was Justice of Appeal B. S. Roy.
Presiding magistrates in the Region and Regional Chairman David Armogan, Members of the Berbice Bar Association and students attending learning institution in the area were also present.
