Justice of Appeal Charles Ramson has been appointed to the office of Attorney General for a second time because he was “called to serve”, and he chose to respond positively.

Charles Ramson takes the oath of office in the presence of President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Office of the President yesterday. (Jules Gibson photo)

President Bharrat Jagdeo swore in Ramson yesterday at the Office of the President. Ramson, who previously held the post from 1997-2001, succeeds former AG and Minister of Legal Affairs Doodnauth Singh who recently resigned. Singh was appointed AG shortly after Ramson left office.

He briefly acknowledged yesterday that there is work to be done at the AG’s chambers and declared that that unlike other ministers he is always accessible, but not “for any trivial calls”.

In January 2008 Ramson was sworn in as an Appellate judge. He had also served as a member of the Disciplined Forces Commission.