Legal luminary, Senior Counsel Rex Mc Kay passed away yesterday and was hailed for the sterling contributions he made to jurisprudence here. scheduled to be buried today, according to Muslim rites.
Viewing of his body is from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana, Woolford Avenue then to the Queenstown Jama Masjid for service from 1:30 PM.
The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) yesterday reflected on the contributions of Mc Kay to this country’s jurisprudence ever since he was admitted to practice in then British Guiana in 1958.
“As is expected of the rank of Senior Counsel, Mr. McKay was formidable, competent and knowledgeable as he distinguished himself at both the criminal and civil bars,” the GBA stated.