Latest News & Notices
CCJ Declares that an Elected Member of the National Assembly is a Member whose Name is Extracted from a Successful List
On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Attorney General v Christopher Jones [GYCV2024/001]. The CCJ allowed the appeal and overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal of...
NEW CCJ JUDGE SWORN IN
On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu was sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), becoming the second Jamaican national to join the Bench of the regional Court. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the...
LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE SWEARING-IN OF THE HONOURABLE MME JUSTICE CHANTAL ONONAIWU
Today, Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at 11: a.m. AST, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu will be officially sworn-in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice. To view the ceremony live, please use the following link: Swearing-in Ceremony
CCJ RULES THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DID NOT BREACH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE RTC IN BAILING OUT CLICO
Today, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Original Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the originating application of Ellis Richards, Spencer Thomas, The Medical Benefits Board and Others v The State of Trinidad and Tobago...
Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde
It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) notes the passing of Sir Henry Forde KC, LLD (h.c), a towering figure in the Caribbean legal landscape and a distinguished jurist of Barbados. Sir Henry had the distinction of being one of the...
CCJ DISMISSES APPEALÂ AGAINST SENTENCE
On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal of Scott and Stuart Harewood against their sentence for non-capital murder. Access the full media release here: Media release 32_2024 Access the judgment here: [2024] CCJ 19 (AJ)...
NOTICE OF FILING OF ORIGINATING APPLICATION TTOJ2024/001
Notice of the filing of the Originating Application TTOJ 2024/001 between Derek Anand Ramsamooj and the State of Suriname. View the notice here: Notice of Originating Application
CCJ UPHOLDS CONVICTION AND SENTENCE IN BARBADIAN MANSLAUGHTER CASE
On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Shawn Andre Weekes v The State [BBCR2023/003]. The CCJ dismissed the appeal and upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal of Barbados....
UNESCO and the Caribbean Court of Justice Forge Partnership to Strengthen Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety
In a pivotal move to bolster the protection of freedom of expression, journalist safety, and other fundamental freedoms, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have signed a Memorandum of...
Communications Specialist-French Vacancy at the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States is currently advertising the following vacancy. Please use the link below for more information. Communications Specialist- French