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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 APPEAL 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

Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, one of the region’s greatest minds in diplomacy, law, and international relations. Image courtesy the Sir Shridath Ramphal Centre, The University of the...

Dr Chantal Ononaiwu to Join the CCJ Bench

Dr Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), the independent body responsible for recruiting staff and judges for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), to join the CCJ as a Judge, filling the vacancy...

A-Z Information Jamaica Limited Awarded Research Tender for CCJ

A-Z Information Jamaica Limited has been awarded the tender under the CARICOM Secretariat, Procurement Unit to execute a regional Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes survey on behalf of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). This project is funded by the 11th European...