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CCJ Rules on Constitutional Dispute between Gas Companies and the Government of Belize

On Thursday, 20 November 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) decided in BZ2024/003 Controller of Supplies v Gas Tomza Ltd that the legislation regulating the importation of liquified petroleum gas was constitutional and that the Government of Belize was under...

CCJ Concludes Referral Sensitisation Campaign

From 2-5 November 2025, a delegation from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), visited the Republic of Suriname to conduct a sensitisation session on the Court’s Original Jurisdiction and its referral process for members of the Bar Association of Suriname. During the...

CCJ Dismisses Appeal in Wrongful Dismissal Case

On Thursday, 13 November 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) upheld the Court of Appeal’s finding of wrongful dismissal in the case of CCJ Appeal No. BBCV2025/001 Massy Stores (Barbados) Limited (formerly Super Centre Limited) v Merton Forde. In this case,...

The CCJ Upholds Imposition of Withholding Tax on Payments by Branch to Foreign Head Office

On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered judgment in Bank of Nova Scotia v Comptroller of Inland Revenue [2025] CCJ 13 (AJ) LC. The Court dismissed the appeal by the Bank of Nova Scotia (‘BNS’) and agreed with the Court of Appeal of...

CCJ Visits Suriname

From Sunday, 2 November to Wednesday, 5 November 2025, the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), will visit the Republic of Suriname (“Suriname”) to conclude the Court’s Referral Training Session with the Bar...

STATEMENT BY THE CCJ PRESIDENT ON THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MELISSA

As a son of Jamaica, my heart is heavy as I witness the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across our beloved island. On behalf of the Judges and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ/Court), I extend my deepest sympathy to all those in Jamaica who have...

Justice Bulkan Sworn-In as CCJ Judge

On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Hon. Mr Justice Arif Bulkan was sworn-in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a ceremony at The Office of the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Access the full...

The CCJ Dismisses Chastanet Appeal

On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an appeal challenging the withdrawal of customs violation proceedings against the current Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Dr Ernest Hilaire. Access the full media release here: Media...

The Caribbean Court of Justice Visits Guyana

From Tuesday, 14 October 2025 to Friday, 17 October 2025, the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), will visit the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (Guyana) for the Swearing-In Ceremony of the Honourable Mr Justice...

CCJ Commemorates Its Fourth President with Special Sitting

On Monday, 6 October 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice held a Special Sitting to commemorate the inauguration of the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson as the Court's fourth President. Access the full media release here: Media release 26_2025