Roxane George
Roxane George is the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court in Guyana, known for her fair judgments, including a recent ruling that upheld the rights of two miners against unjust government actions regarding their mining claims.
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Justice Roxane George was mentioned in the context of allegations that were retracted by K.A. Juman-Yassin.
Retraction and Public Apology - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-03-05
Roxane George is the Chancellor of the Judiciary who will hear the appeal.
Court of Appeal hearing on Mohameds extradition matter set for March 10Guyana· 2026-02-26
Justice Roxane George declared that DemLife acted as an investment or asset manager rather than the owner of the assets.
Court rules against Demerara Mutual in shares dispute with GRA Pension SchemeGuyana· 2026-02-08Justice Roxane George has directed that the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Judicature embark on a backlog reduction exercise.
Chancellor moving to clear 2000 appeals, applicationsGuyana· 2026-01-24Chancellor Roxane George SC called for the honouring of constitutional provisions that address the financial autonomy of the judiciary.
Chancellor (ag) urges gov’t compliance on financial autonomy for judiciaryGuyana· 2026-01-14
Roxane George ruled in favour of Dalip Trading Ltd in a case regarding the quality of zinc sheets.
Court rules in favour of Dalip Trading over zinc sheetsGuyana· 2025-12-21
Justice Roxane George ruled that the Guyana Revenue Authority is permitted to conduct reassessments of taxes after goods have been entered and cleared.
GRA can conduct reassessment of taxes after goods have been entered – Justice GeorgeGuyana· 2025-11-25
The inquiry found that Mingo had violated a direct order from Chief Justice Roxane George, who had insisted that results be based on Statements of Polls (SOPs).
Voir dire continues in 2020 elections fraud caseGuyana· 2025-11-24
Justice Roxane George affirmed the GRA’s authority to conduct post-clearance audits and recover taxes owed to the state.
President slams Justice Persaud’s ruling on Mohamed’s LamborghiniGuyana· 2025-11-20Roxane George is the Chief Justice who delivered the ruling in the tax appeal case.
GYSBI wins $35m tax appeal against GRAGuyana· 2025-11-18
Along with then Chief Justice Roxane George they were left in acting positions for many years.
Democracy forum - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-11-16
Justice Roxane George was involved in a separate appeal related to the case.
Judge rules against GRA in Mohamed Lamborghini case - lawyersGuyana· 2025-11-14
Justice Roxane George was proposed for confirmation as Chancellor of the Judiciary.
Proposed confirmation of Chancellor, CJGuyana· 2025-11-03
Justice Roxane George is proposed to be confirmed as Chancellor of the Judiciary.
Norton declines President’s proposal to confirm Chancellor, CJGuyana· 2025-11-02Madam Justice Roxane George has held the position of Acting Chief Justice.
Sad time for women juristsGuyana· 2025-10-27
Justice Roxane George is mentioned as potentially being next for early retirement.
Grave threat to independence of judiciaryGuyana· 2025-10-26
Justice Roxane George was appointed as Chief Justice and later acted as Chancellor.
Independent judiciary - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-10-26Justice Roxane George will continue in the position of acting Chancellor.
Justice Cummings taking early retirementGuyana· 2025-10-25Justice George had been acting in her stead.
Judicial quandary following return of Justice Cummings from leaveGuyana· 2025-10-24Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George who heard the case ruled in paragraph 116 (6) of her judgment.
Mandate of Police Service Commission Chair expired months agoGuyana· 2025-10-22
Justice Roxane George is the Chancellor (Ag) of the Judiciary.
CCJ to visit for swearing in of Justice BulkanGuyana· 2025-10-14
The oath of office was administered by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Justice Roxane George.
President plugs oneness in inauguration speechGuyana· 2025-09-08
The oath of office was administered by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George SC.
Irfaan Ali sworn in as President for second termGuyana· 2025-09-07Chief Justice Roxane George SC has dismissed two separate constitutional challenges to the country’s electoral system.
CJ dismisses Ram, Bandhu cases over electoral systemGuyana· 2025-07-31
Current Acting Chief Justice Roxane George was proposed by President Irfaan Ali to be appointed as Acting Chancellor.
Norton declines to respond on proposed judicial appointmentsGuyana· 2025-07-27Acting Chief Justice Roxane George has been selected by President Ali to act as the Chancellor.
President expected to name Justice George as acting Chancellor, Justice Navindra Singh as acting CJGuyana· 2025-07-24
Chief Justice (Ag.) Roxane George delivered the landmark constitutional ruling.
Criminal defamation charges withdrawn against Bess, EleazerGuyana· 2025-07-20
Chief Justice Roxane George delivered the decision regarding Hicken's appointment.
High Court rules Hicken’s appointment as top cop after retirement age legalGuyana· 2025-07-17
Acting Chief Justice Roxane George commended the completion of the court, noting its modern facilities.
New magistrate’s court commissioned at Anna ReginaGuyana· 2025-07-03
Chief Justice Roxane George presided over a case concerning defamatory libel.
Defamatory libel - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-06-29
