Key details of the new court facility:
- Located within walking distance of Mabaruma township
- Will serve far-flung communities across Region One, including White Water and Tobago Hill
- Equipped with modern features like audio/visual recording and virtual hearing capabilities
- Part of a broader initiative to expand access to legal services in remote areas
The commissioning ceremony was attended by:
- Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips
- Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall
- Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards
- Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George
Significance of the New Court
The establishment of this court aligns with the government’s commitment to:
- Ensure constitutional rights are realized in practice for all Guyanese
- Bring judicial services closer to people in remote regions
- Improve efficiency and accessibility of the justice system nationwide
Broader Judicial Improvements
The new Mabaruma court is part of a larger effort to enhance Guyana’s judicial infrastructure:
- Similar Magistrate’s Courts constructed in Mahdia, Bartica, Vigilance, and Port Kaituma
- Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority offices established in Mabaruma, Bartica, Lethem, and Port Kaituma
- Plans to have registry offices in all ten administrative regions
- Investments in software for electronic litigation to digitize and streamline legal proceedings
The commissioning of this court represents a significant step in the government’s efforts to modernize and expand access to Guyana’s justice system, particularly in remote and underserved areas
A new $277.9 million Magistrate’s Court was commissioned in Mabaruma, Region One on Friday, February 21, 2025, marking a significant milestone in improving access to judicial services in Guyana’s hinterland regions1.
Key details of the new court facility:
- Located within walking distance of Mabaruma township
- Will serve far-flung communities across Region One, including White Water and Tobago Hill
- Equipped with modern features like audio/visual recording and virtual hearing capabilities
- Part of a broader initiative to expand access to legal services in remote areas
The commissioning ceremony was attended by:
- Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips
- Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall
- Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards
- Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George
Significance of the New Court
The establishment of this court aligns with the government’s commitment to:
- Ensure constitutional rights are realized in practice for all Guyanese
- Bring judicial services closer to people in remote regions
- Improve efficiency and accessibility of the justice system nationwide
Broader Judicial Improvements
The new Mabaruma court is part of a larger effort to enhance Guyana’s judicial infrastructure:
- Similar Magistrate’s Courts constructed in Mahdia, Bartica, Vigilance, and Port Kaituma
- Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority offices established in Mabaruma, Bartica, Lethem, and Port Kaituma
- Plans to have registry offices in all ten administrative regions
- Investments in software for electronic litigation to digitize and streamline legal proceedings
The commissioning of this court represents a significant step in the government’s efforts to modernize and expand access to Guyana’s justice system, particularly in remote and underserved areas
