Mendes next Law Assn prez

According to a newspaper notice, Mendes is unopposed as president and his position is expected to be confirmed when members meet at the annual general meeting on March 17.

Also unopposed for the position of vice-president is Rajiv Persad while Teresa Hadad is unopposed as Treasurer.

Contacted yesterday, Mendes said he prefers not to comment until officially elected and installed as president.

“I really wouldn’t want to pre-empt what is to take place,” was all he would say.

At next month’s meeting, elections will be held for ten Senior Ordinary Members positions.

The candidates are Darrell Allahar, Elena Araujo, current president Reginald Armour SC, Ronnie Bissessar, current vice president Gerry Brooks, Reeyah Chattergoon, Frederick Gilkes, Hyacinth Griffith, Elton Prescott SC, Andrew Rahaman, Lynette Seebaran-Suite and Richard Sirjoo.

Among candidates for the election of five Junior Ordinary Members are Ajay Baball, Shankar Bidaisee, Trevor Clarke, Christopher Foderingham- Garraway, Sheldon Guerra, Tejprakash Persaud, Kimberleigh Peterson and Marissa Ramsoondar