Despite an earlier arrangement, President David Granger is yet to discuss with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo those nominated for the substantive posts of Chancellor and Chief Justice but legal sources say the process should not be rushed given that it is now transparent following the appointment of a special panel to review applications.
Contacted on the issue recently, Jagdeo told Sunday Stabroek that the President was yet to write him on the matter though a search committee was established to look at candidates.
The Ministry of the Presidency had advertised in January for applicants to fill the two posts.
“Since then I have not heard from him,” Jagdeo said, before
