THE Bar Association of Guyana has elected Kamal Ramkarran as its president for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Ramkarran was elected, unopposed, during the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Bar Association held virtually on Friday.
In a statement, the association said that Ramkarran previously served with distinction as its president from 2017 – 2019. Ms. Pauline Chase and Mr. Teni Housty were re-elected, unopposed, as the First and Second Vice-Presidents respectively.
Ms. Yashmini Singh who served during the last term as Treasurer, was elected, unopposed, to the post of Secretary.
Ms. Gabriel Benn was elected, unopposed, as the new Assistant Secretary while Ms. Collette Marks, was elected, also unopposed, as Treasurer of the association.
The other members also elected unopposed to the Bar Council were Mr. Robin Stoby, SC, Ms. Jamela A. Ali, SC, Mr. Keoma D. Griffith, Mr. Everton Singh-Lammy, Mr. Horatio Edmonson and Mr. Arudranauth Gossai.
Mr. Kashir A. Khan served as the Returning Officer.