The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana yesterday noted the passing of Justice Nandram Kissoon with deep regret.
In a statement, the Bar Council said that Justice Kissoon, 81, retired from the Judiciary as a Justice of Appeal in the mid-2000s, having served as a Justice of Appeal and Puisne Judge since 1987 on his appointment to the Bench.
Even in retirement, Justice Kissoon continued to serve the country by accepting an appointment and then reappointment by the President as Chairman of the Public Service Appellate Tribunal from 2017 to his death.
Justice Kissoon was well known for his pleasant, non-confrontational disposition and his frequent encouragement to parties appearing before him to try settling their disputes amicably.
Having been called to the Bar in British Guiana on his return from studies in England in 1969, Justice Kissoon began his practice with the State, as Counsel at the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions and then at the Attorney General’s Chambers. Justice Kissoon then spent some years in private practice before returning to service with the State until his demise, the statement said.
The Bar Council expressed its deepest condolences to his surviving relatives. Justice Kissoon passed away on December 9th.
