Grenada: First female Attorney General assumes office
The Caribbean island nation of Grenada has elected its first woman Attorney General Dia C. Forrester
2024-07-07 15:25:38

The Caribbean island nation of Grenada has elected its first woman Attorney General Dia C. Forrester. Prior to her recent appointment, Forrester worked as the Caribbean country's Solicitor General for a period of 21 months, local media reported.
While there, she was highly active and played a key role in legal matters concerning the government as well as in mediations.
With over 11 years of experience under her belt as an attorney-at-law, Forrester replaces Darshan Ramdhani, who is set to briefly serve as a judge in the British Virgin Islands – reportedly for the second time – and also go back to private practice.
READ MORE RECENT NEWS HEREForrester's engagement by the government of Prime Minister Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell makes her the first woman Attorney General since Grenada made its first of such appointment when it grew a British colony in 1763.
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. The Honorable Keith Mitchell has welcomed the appointment of DIA Forester, the first woman Attorney General of Grenada, and confirmation of Edwin Martin's post of Police Commissioner.
READ MORE RECENT NEWS HEREIn an interview on the MTV program, Perspectives, Dr. Mitchell stated that both individuals have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and are confident about their potential
Serve adequately in their respective capacities.
Speaking specifically about the new Attorney General, DIA Forester, who previously served as Solicitor General, Dr. Mitchell said the response from people in the legal profession, employees in the Ministry of Legal Affairs, and others in public service With whom he has interacted. It is that he is a well respected professional.
He said, "She is considered a professionally strong person and is well placed to guide the government in the field of legal matters."
READ MORE NEWS HEREThe Prime Minister praised the work of outgoing Attorney General Darshan Ramdhani, saying he gave tremendous support to the government and wished well into his return to private practice.
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