- Minister Browne-Shadeek among those celebrating historic achievement
IN a proud moment for the Moruca community, Ms. Daniella Manwella Fredericks was on Monday formally admitted to practice law as an attorney-at-Law in and before the courts of Guyana in all its jurisdictions, becoming the first female attorney from the village of Santa Rosa, Moruca, Region One.
The petition for Ms. Fredericks’ admission was presented by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, and was heard and granted by Hon. Madam Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the High Court in Georgetown.
Among those witnessing the milestone was Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Sarah Browne-Shadeek, who attended the ceremony in support of Ms. Fredericks, describing her as both a friend and fellow villager of Moruca.
The Minister extended her congratulations, noting that Ms. Fredericks’ success stands as a source of inspiration for young Amerindian women across the country.
Family members, close friends, and supporters from her home village were also present to share in the proud occasion, marking a historic achievement not only for Ms. Fredericks but also for the wider Region One community.
In a statement, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs extended best wishes to Ms. Fredericks, expressing confidence that she will continue to serve her community and country with distinction in her new capacity as an attorney-at-law.