Yonette Cummings
Yonette Cummings is a distinguished legal professional currently serving as the Chancellor of the Judiciary (Ag) in Guyana. With a strong commitment to justice and the rule of law, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the judicial landscape of the country, particularly in matters concerning child welfare and juvenile justice.
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For political reasons, it would seem, the ruling party did not want Justice Yonette Cummings as substantive Chancellor.
Democracy forum - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-11-16
Yonette Cummings was the then-Chancellor of the Judiciary involved in the appointment matter discussed by Norton and Anderson.
Norton troubled over CCJ President’s role in Justice Cummings matterGuyana· 2025-11-08
Justice Yonette Cummings was the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary whose appointment was revoked.
Proposed confirmation of Chancellor, CJGuyana· 2025-11-03
Justice Yonette Cummings previously served as Acting Chancellor.
Norton declines President’s proposal to confirm Chancellor, CJGuyana· 2025-11-02
Chancellor Yonette Cummings’s return from leave has raised questions about judicial leadership and stability.
Justice Cummings’ abrupt departure risks deepening public concern about transparency and institutional orderGuyana· 2025-10-26
Justice Yonette Cummings was appointed as Chancellor and later requested leave.
Independent judiciary - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-10-26
Justice Cummings returned to her Chambers at the Court of Appeal yesterday as Chancellor of the Judiciary.
Judicial quandary following return of Justice Cummings from leaveGuyana· 2025-10-24Justice Yonette Cummings described the new facility as the third of its kind in Guyana.
Children’s Court commissioned at CharityGuyana· 2025-06-13
