In a significant development within Guyana’s judicial landscape, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has publicly commended Acting Chancellor Roxane George-Wiltshire’s contributions to the justice system while vehemently rejecting allegations of government conspiracy against former judiciary member Justice Yonnette Cummings.
The statements emerged during a ceremonial event at the United Nations complex in Georgetown, where substantial IT equipment and software valued at US$400,000 were transferred to multiple law enforcement and judicial agencies. This technological enhancement initiative falls under the Partnership of the Caribbean and the European Union (PACE) Justice Project, representing a major investment in modernizing Guyana’s legal infrastructure.
Nandlall characterized Chancellor George-Wiltshire as possessing “extremely high ideals” and praised her dedicated work ethic, describing her as “a special asset” to the nation’s judicial framework. The ceremony highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening judicial capabilities through technological advancement.
Following the event, journalists pressed the Attorney General regarding circulating media reports suggesting possible government involvement in Justice Cummings’ departure from the judiciary. Nandlall dismissed these allegations as “ridiculous” during an impromptu exchange, asserting that Justice Cummings remained “a qualified, very respected jurist” who would not submit to such conduct.
The controversy stems from recent correspondence by Former Chief Magistrate Kalam Juman Yassin, who speculated about a potential coordinated effort against Justice Cummings-Edwards. This occurred amidst a backdrop of public criticism from government officials, including Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and former Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall, regarding the Guyana Court of Appeal’s decisions in several politically sensitive cases.
The judicial landscape has undergone notable transitions since late October 2025, when President Irfaan Ali announced Justice Cummings’ move into pre-retirement status, subsequently maintaining Navindra Singh as Acting Chief Justice and George-Wiltshire as Acting Chancellor.
Notably, the Caribbean Court of Justice has upheld the majority of Chancellor George-Wiltshire’s judicial decisions during her tenure as Chief Justice, even after several were previously overturned by the Guyana Court of Appeal, underscoring her judicial competence and the complex dynamics within Guyana’s legal system.