Senior Counsel Miles Fitzpatrick passes away

Mar 14, 2019 News

Senior Counsel Miles Fitzpatrick has died.

Senior Counsel Miles Fitzpatrick

President David Granger, extended condolences at the death of Mr. Miles Fitzpatrick, S.C., yesterday.
Mr. Fitzpatrick died on Tuesday at his Cowan Street, Kingston residence after a period of illness. He was 83.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was one of the founding partners of the law firm DeCaires, Fitzpatrick and Karran. He also served as one of the initial directors of Guyana Publications Incorporated.
In a statement the Guyana Press Association, (GPA) noted that Mr Fitzpatrick was lauded for immense and invaluable contribution to the legal profession and his equally important role in the development of Stabroek News. He was also lauded the continued fight for press freedom in Guyana.
Stabroek News noted, “As part of a group of close friends of David de Caires, the founder of Stabroek News, Senior Counsel Miles Fitzpatrick played a key role in the establishment of the newspaper. He was part of the first board of Guyana Publications Inc, the publishers of Stabroek News in November 1986, and remained a Director until 2008.
Whenever de Caires was not present, Fitzpatrick took charge of areas such as writing editorials and editing letters. He was particularly instrumental in the training of reporters on the laws of libel and handling any legal cases that arose against the newspaper.

“As a director, he was fully involved in advising during periods when there were serious challenges to the newspaper. The newspaper will be forever indebted to him for his sage advice and input”.
Former Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the former senior counsel.
“By any measure, he was a solid, sincere patriot who followed in the footsteps of his father, Magistrate Fitzpatrick and thereby enhanced the legal profession in Guyana and the Region.
“I remember Miles from the old College days, always being serious, and committed to high standards.
“In the 70’s, even when we interpreted the political and social situation in Guyana differently, the knot of the old school tie allowed us to maintain mutual respect and deep affection. A friendship, I will miss due to his passing.
“From time to time, I would seek his views and advice on a miscellany of matters. Indeed, the legal fraternity and citizenship as a whole have lost a good man.”

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