A multi-million dollar Mediation Centre was commissioned on Friday in the compound of the High Court in Berbice and when it becomes operational in a few days time, Berbicians will have the option of seeking a certified mediator to resolve conflicts rather than having their case tried in court.
The decision agreed upon by both parties will be legally binding as if the case was tried in a court of law, but will have the advantage of being expeditiously carried out. Moreover, it is anticipated that with the establishment of the facility the backlog of cases in the judiciary will be significantly reduced.
Before officially commissioning the centre, Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Justice Carl Singh said its establishment is the fulfillment of a promise he made to the Berbice community three years ago and he was pleased to see the promise being realised during his tenure. He noted that Berbice already has a “culture of settlement” so making use of the mediation centre rather than going to court should not be a hard adjustment. “It is that disposition, that
