Information just reaching iNews has revealed that Former Attorney General [AG] and Minister of Legal Affairs Doodnauth Singh passed away this evening, Wednesday August 21.
The details relating to his death are not yet known. However, iNews understands that Singh had a heart bypass surgery several years ago. Singh served as a government official under former President Bharrat Jagdeo.
In a statement, President Donald Ramotar expressed his sadness over the news.
According to the President, Mr. Singh, also a Senior Counsel, was a man of high intellect, having amassed great experience during his legal life, both locally and internationally.
“He served Guyana with utmost distinction, pride and selflessness.He had given decades of service to Guyana, most in the legal profession, in which he was known as an outstanding legal luminary,” the President said.
President Ramotar and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar, on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana express deepest condolence to the family and friends of the late Doodnauth Singh.
