PM urges Commonwealth judges to support juridical settlement of border controversy

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo yesterday lobbied scores of Commonwealth magistrates and judges for their support for Guyana’s efforts to resolve its border controversy with Venezuela via a juridical settlement. At the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Conference, held at the Marriott Hotel, Nagamootoo emphasised that Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory is a threat to the country as it is positioned on a threshold of a prosperous future. Nagamootoo delivered the feature address on behalf of President David Granger, who is currently attending the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he is also expected to continue Guyana’s campaign for a settlement of the border controversy.