New appeal court judge sworn in

Justice Rabi Shankar Sukul (left) taking the Oath yesterday as President Donald Ramotar looks on.

Justice Rabi Shankar Sukul was yesterday sworn in by President Donald Ramotar as an Appeal Court Judge during a simple ceremony at the Office of the President (OP).

After taking the Oath of Office, Justice Sukul said it was a landmark occasion for him and he expressed thanks to the President, the Chancellor of the Judiciary and the Office of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) who stood by him.

Ramotar, in a short speech, expressed hope that his service will be a