Desiree Bernard
Dame Desiree Bernard is a trailblazing figure in the Caribbean legal system, noted for being the first woman judge in Guyana, the first woman Chancellor of the Judiciary, and the first woman on the Caribbean Court of Justice. Her groundbreaking achievements have paved the way for greater female representation in law and governance, making her an inspirational figure in the ongoing fight for gender equality.
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Recent news mentions
The last confirmed Chancellor of the Judiciary of Guyana was the distinguished jurist Justice Désirée Bernard.
Criticism of Justice Singh by Dr. Campbell appears driven by prejudice
Guyana· 2025-11-01
Desiree Bernard is one of the justices who served on the CCJ panel.
Arif Bulkan selected as CCJ judgeGuyana· 2025-08-19
The last confirmed Chancellor in Guyana was Chancellor Desiree Bernard in 2005.
`Most regrettable’ that Guyana still has no confirmed Chancellor, CJ – Justice SaundersGuyana· 2025-05-28
Dame Desiree Bernard is recognized as the first woman judge and Chancellor of the Judiciary in Guyana.
Gender Equality and Article 29 – A broken constitutional promiseGuyana· 2025-03-23