Two more puisne judges sworn in

The two Puisne judges, Ms Jo-Ann Barlow (right) and Mrs Priya Sewnarine –Beharry (left ) with President David Granger and Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Carl SinghGeorgetown: Former Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and former Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Jo-Ann Barlow were this week sworn in as Puisne Judges by President David Granger.

Witnessing the swearing-in at the ministry of the Presidency were Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Carl Singh, Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Basil Williams and Minister of State Joseph Harmon, along with family members of the two judges.

The duo will add to the complement of 11 in the High Court. In addition to the afore mentioned 11 judges, there are two in the Land Court and four justices of the Appeal Court.