Fenton Ramsahoye
The late Dr. Fenton Ramsahoye was a distinguished lawyer and former Attorney General of Guyana, as well as the founder of the law school at the University of the West Indies. He was well-respected for his expertise in constitutional law and his advocacy for legal education, and he provided significant insights into the challenges of constitutional legality in Guyana's political landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Fenton Ramsahoye is mentioned among others who contributed to the struggle for democracy.
For his contributions to the restoration of democracy, Dr. Roopnaraine is deserving of the nation’s highest honours
Guyana· 2026-02-26
Fenton Ramsahoye challenged the non-payment of UNC MPs while government MPs were paid, leading to a landmark ruling.
Broader questions pertinent to the ongoing LOO letter column debateGuyana· 2025-11-03
Offers made to other credible individuals like Dr. Fenton Ramsahoye and Balram Singh Rai were rebuffed.
Nascimento’s views on Jagan and communism are well documented, not so the purported planned Venezuelan invasionGuyana· 2025-08-25
The late Dr. Fenton Ramsahoye advised that parliament could pass a bill declaring the constitution illegal due to electoral fraud.
Mount challenges on the legality of the 1980 constitution and the 2006 Recall DoctrineGuyana· 2025-04-18
