Justice Cummings-Edwards to proceed on pre-retirement leave; Justice George to continue to act as Chancellor – INews Guyana

Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards will be proceeding on pre-retirement leave effective Monday while Justice Roxane George will continue to act as Chancellor of the Judiciary.

This was announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali in a video address on his social media page on Friday.

“Today, Madame Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards requested my approval to proceed on pre-retirement leave with effect from Monday, October 27, 2025 and on early retirement. After due consideration, I acceded to this request. I take this opportunity to thank Madame Justice Cummings-Edwards for her long service to the Judiciary and the people of Guyana. I express my personal appreciation for her many years of public service, I wish her God’s blessings and that of the people of Guyana,” President Ali said.

Meanwhile, Justice Navindra Singh will continue to act as Chief Justice.

President Ali also revealed that Justice Singh was today sworn in as a member of the Judicial Service Commission.

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