Georgetown: Former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Cecil Kennard, 86, died Saturday morning after being hospitalised for a lengthy period.
The late Justice Kennard served as State Prosecutor, Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), High Court Judge, Justice of Appeal, and Chief Justice.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Justice Kennard was an avid lover of the horse racing sport, and even owned his own race track at Bushlot – the Kennard Memorial Turf Club.
“It is with much sadness that I learned of the passing of former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Cecil Kennard, who died at his home this morning. I wish to express condolences to his relatives, friends, and those whose lives he made an impact on during his years as a member of the legal fraternity and as an avid supporter of horseracing,” Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo noted in a Facebook post.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, hailed the law stalwart as one who made a “significant impact” on Guyana’s justice system and whose contributions cannot be forgotten.
President Irfaan Ali stated: “Justice Cecil Kennard’s contributions to Guyana is nothing short of extraordinary. His relentless and unwavering work in the Judiciary and improved governance of our country has created a better Guyana for all of us. As we say farewell to the great Guyanese soul, let us recommit in his honour to do our very best to the further development of Guyana. On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I express my condolences to his family and assure you of my prayers and thoughts.”
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