ATTORNEY at Law, Ronald Burch-Smith, was elected, unopposed, as President of the Bar Association of Guyana during the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Bar Association held, on Wednesday, via Zoom Online Platform.

As part of the proceedings, the Bar Council for the 2023-2024 fiscal year was elected.

Mr. Burch-Smith previously served as President of the association from 2013-2015.

Ms. Pauline Chase who, by the rules of the association was ineligible for re-election, having served two consecutive terms, was elected unopposed as Vice-President. Mr. Teni Housty was re-elected as the second Vice-President.

Ms. Ashely King who served during the last term as Assistant Secretary was elected, also unopposed, to the post of Secretary.

Ms. Trevona Weekes was elected as the new Assistant Secretary and Ms. Yashmini Singh was returned as Treasurer of the association.

The other elected members of the Bar Council are Mr. Robin Stoby, SC, Ms. Jamela A. Ali, SC, Mr. Keoma D. Griffith, Mr. Kamal Ramkarran, Mr. Naresh Poonai and Mr. Horatio Edmonson.

Ms. Sandia Ramnarine served as the Returning Officer.