NEW Amsterdam Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on Tuesday last swore in two Justices of the Peace (JP) in Mohamed Abdool Akeel and Mohammed Ahmad, who both solemnly declared that they would bear true faith and allegiance to the people of Guyana as they faithfully execute the office of Justice of the Peace without fear, affection or ill-will; and that in the execution of the functions of that office, they would honour, uphold and preserve the Constitution of Guyana.

The court room was initially cleared for in-camera cases, but the police were not fully prepared to commence prosecution at that specific time, thus the magistrate took the opportunity to commission the Justices of the Peace. This swearing-in ceremony had no witnesses, except for the court staff and police ranks executing their duties at the court.

Another person, Rafeek Chhaidan, was expected to be sworn in as well, but he was absent at that specific time.

The newly commissioned officers are expected to serve within Region Six. They were roundly congratulated by the Magistrate.