HAVING been closed for almost three years to facilitate repairs, the refurbished Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, located at the corner of Avenue of the Republic and Brickdam in Georgetown, will be re-opened today and proceedings would accordingly be resumed at that location.On January 9, a notice to this effect was issued by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl A. Singh, OR, CCH.
During the time of repairs, Courts One, Two, Three, Five, Eight and Nine were relocated to the former Globe Trust Building at 92 Middle Street, Georgetown.
The newly renovated and modernised structure is expected to accommodate 11 courtrooms. (Geeta Rampersaud)