Captain Dishon Anthony Harris of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially been admitted to practise law in Guyana, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey and further strengthening the legal expertise within the country’s military.
The application for his admission was presented on Friday, October 9, 2026, by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., before the Honourable Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty, who granted the application.
Captain Harris earned his Bachelor of Laws degree with distinction from the University of Guyana before successfully completing his Certificate of Legal Education at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago.
His legal training also included a period of in-service training at the Attorney General’s Chambers, where he gained practical experience in the legal profession.
In addition to his military service, Captain Harris currently serves as Clerk to the Commission of Inquiry established by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to investigate the MV Barima tragedy.
Following his admission, he will join the Legal Unit of the Guyana Defence Force, where he will continue serving his country while applying his legal knowledge and qualifications.
Attorney General Nandlall, who personally presented the application, welcomed Captain Harris into the legal profession and extended his best wishes for his future.
In a statement, the Attorney General said, “This afternoon, I presented for admission to practice as an attorney at law before the Courts of Guyana the application of Dishon Anthony Harris, a Captain of the Guyana Defence Force.
Mr Harris acquired a Bachelor’s of Laws degree with a distinction from the University of Guyana and successfully completed the Certificate of Legal Education of the West Indies at the Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad.
Mr Harris’ application was heard and granted by the Honorable Madame Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty.
Mr Harris did his inservice training at the Attorney General Chambers and currently acts as the Clerk of the Commission of Inquiry appointed by HisExcellency in relation to the MV Barima tragedy.
He joins legal unit of the Guyana Defense Force where he will continue to serve as a member.
I welcome Mr Dishon Anthony Harris to the legal profession and wish him every success in all his future endeavors.”
Captain Harris’s admission represents an important achievement in his career, bringing together his commitment to military service and his dedication to the legal profession.
His new qualification will allow him to contribute further to the GDF’s legal operations while continuing to serve Guyana.
