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Randolph Kirton passes away
Prominent Attorney-at-Law and trade unionist Randolph Kirton passed away on Monday around 05:30hrs at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), after a brief illness. This newspaper understands that the 77-year-old was admitted to the institution only Saturday last.
Kirton attended court as recent as the day before he was admitted to hospital.
Randolph Kirton
A resident of D’Urban Backlands, Kirton has been regarded by many as an asset to Trade Unionism in Guyana.
Not only did he have a long history as a trade unionist but he also had a reputation of being a strong advocate in the fight for the rights of trade unionism. He began practicing law at age 50.
Kirton was the recipient of a scholarship under the PPP to pursue a Masters in Law from the Karl Marx University in the then East Germany. He also pursued studies in International Relations in Puerto Rico.
Kirton served in head positions of many organizations across Guyana.
Many prominent members of society expressed that the Trade Union movement has suffered a huge loss as a result of his death.
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