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Front row sitting L-R
Ms. Tana’ania Small KC I Hon. Mme. Justice Hilary Phillips JA CD KC I Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders – Chairman I Ms. E. Ann Henry KC – Deputy Chairperon I Mrs. Jacqueline Samuels-Brown KC
Back row standing L-R
His Lordship The Hon. Justice Mario Michel I Dr. Dylan Vernon I Dr. Damien Dublin I Mr. Thaddeus M. Antoine Esq I Mr. Brian Glasgow FCCA MSc I Mr. Alvin Fitzpatrick SC
IntroductionThe Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (“the Commission”) was established pursuant to Article V(1) of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice (“the Agreement”) executed by the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on the 14th day of February 2001. By virtue of the deposit of Instruments of Ratification or Accession in accordance with Article XXXIV, by three Member States of the Caribbean Community, this Agreement entered into force on the 23rd day of July 2003. CompositionThe composition of the Commission as set out in Article V(1) of the Agreement is as follows: a) the President who shall be the Chairman of the Commission; b) two persons nominated jointly by the Organisation of the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Association (OCCBA) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Bar Association; c) one chairman of the Judicial Services Commission of a Contracting Party selected in rotation in the English alphabetical order for a period of three years; d) the Chairman of a Public Service Commission of a Contracting Party selected in rotation in the reverse English alphabetical order for a period of three years; e) two persons from civil society nominated jointly by the Secretary-General of the Community and the Director General of the OECS for a period of three years following consultations with regional non-governmental organisations; f) two distinguished jurists nominated jointly by the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of the West Indies, the Deans of the Faculties of Law of any of the Contracting Parties and the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education; and g) two persons nominated jointly by the Bar or Law Associations of the Contracting Parties. The first members of the Commission were appointed on 20th August 2003. Functions of the CommissionThe main functions of the Commission are set out in Article V.3(1) of the Agreement. This Article provides that: The Commission shall have responsibility for:
The Agreement also sets out other functions of the Commission. These functions include:
Under Article 172 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, the Commission has the responsibility for appointing the members of the CARICOM Competition Commission. And by Article V of the Statute of the Caribbean Community Administrative Tribunal, the Commission also has responsibility for selecting the members of the Tribunal. |
The President who shall be the Chairman on the Commission – [Article V.1 (a)]
The Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Charles Anderson is of Jamaican nationality and upbringing. He was born in 1960 in Saint Ann’s Bay, Saint Ann, raised in the rural village of Brittonville, and attended Brittonville Primary School and ...
One of two persons nominated jointly by the Organisation of the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Association (OCCBA) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Bar Associations, Antigua and Barbuda – [Article V.1 (b)]
Ms. E. Ann Henry KC qualified as an Attorney-at-Law in 1981 and is admitted to practice in Antigua and ...
Nominated jointly by the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of the West Indies, Deans of the Faculties of Law of the Contracting Parties and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, Jamaica – [Article V.1 (f)]
Jacqueline Samuels-Brown, KC qualified as an attorney in 1980 and was admitted to ...
One of two persons from civil society nominated jointly by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community and the Director General of the OECS for a period of three years following consultations with regional non-governmental organizations, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – [Article V.1 (e)]
Mr. Brian A Glasgow, an independent financial ...
One of two distinguished jurist nominated jointly by the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of the West Indies, Deans of the Faculties of Law of the Contracting Parties and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, Jamaica – [Article V.1 (f)]
Ms. Hilary Phillips, CD, JA (Retired) was ...
One of two persons nominated by the Bar or Law Associations of the Contracting Parties, St. Lucia – [Article V.1 (g)]
Mr. Thaddeus Marc Antoine Esq was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2000 with the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn and later that year to the Bar of ...
One of two persons nominated by the Bar or Law Associations of the Contracting Parties, Jamaica – [Article V.1 (g)]
Tana’ania Small Davis KC is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School. Qualified in 1992 and admitted to practice in Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, St ...
Chairman, Public Service Commission of a Contracting Party selected in the reverse English alphabetical order, Guyana – [Article V.1 (d)]
Dr. Damien Dublin has over 30 years in leadership and management positions. His rich professional background spans, public, private and NGO sectors, including serving as the current Chairman of the ...
One of two persons from civil society nominated jointly by the Secretary-General of the Community and the Director General of the OECS for a period of three years following consultations with regional non-governmental organizations, Belize– [Article V.1 (e)]
Dr. Dylan Vernon has worked in international development, governance reform and public policy influence ...
One of two persons nominated jointly by the Organisation of the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Association (OCCBA) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Bar Associations, Trinidad and Tobago – [Article V.1 (b)]
Sophia Karen Chote SC was admitted to practice in 1989 in Trinidad and Tobago. She was admitted to the ...
One Chairman of the Judicial Services Commission of a Contracting Party selected in rotation in the English alphabetical order for a period of three years, St. Kitts and Nevis – [Article V.1 (c)]
Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Margaret Price Findlay obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree with honours from the ...
RECRUITMENT UPDATE
| Position | Deadline Date | Status |
| Case Management Officer | December 27, 2024 | Shortlisting in progress |
| Commissioner, CARICOM Competition Commission | December 27, 2024 | Shortlisting in progress |
| Judge | September 11, 2024 | Interviews completed |
| President of the Caribbean Court of Justice | September 16, 2024 | Incoming President expected |
(1) The Commission shall have responsibility for: “The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (Commission) was established pursuant to Article V of The Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice (The Agreement). Article V(3) of the Agreement outlines:
(a) making appointments to the office of Judge of the Court, other than that of President;
(b) making appointments of those officials and employees referred to in Article XXVII and for determining the salaries and allowances to be paid to such officials and employees;
(c) the determination of the terms and conditions of service of officials and employees; and
(d) the termination of appointments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
(2) The Commission shall, in accordance with the Regulations, exercise disciplinary control over Judges of the Court, other than the President, and over officials and employees of the Court.”
REGIONAL JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION
#134 Henry Street
Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Tel: (868) 612-5225 ext. 2242, 2250, 2251
Direct Line: (868) 623-8376
Fax: (868) 625-4004
Email: rjlsc@rjlsc.org
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
CLOSED – Weekends and Public Holidays
STAFF LISTING
Mrs. Gabrielle Figaro-Jones
Secretary
Mr. Leon Richardson
Organisational Development / Human Resources Advisor
Mrs. Sherry-Ann Ramhit
Executive Officer
Ms. Simone Jackson
Senior Administrative Officer
ANNOUNCEMENT:
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The Regional and Legal Services Commission (RLJSC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Mr Justice Anderson on his selection as the incoming President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM recently held in Barbados from 19th – 21st February 2025. The RJLSC is confident that under his leadership, the CCJ will continue to adhere to its mission of providing accessible, fair and efficient justice for the people and States of CARICOM.
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COMPLETION OF INTERVIEWS FOR THE POSITION OF JUDGE, CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the shortlisting exercise for the position of Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
The call for applications attracted interest from highly qualified legal professionals across the Commonwealth. Applications were received from nationals of The United States of America, Canada, Nigeria, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Fiji, Cameroon, Kenya, Pakistan, Australia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Of the twenty-six applications received, five candidates (three males and two females) were shortlisted for further consideration and subsequently interviewed.
The RJLSC expresses its appreciation to all applicants for their keen interest in contributing to the advancement of the Caribbean Community and Caribbean Jurisprudence.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Leon Richardson
Organisational Development/Human Resources Advisor
Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission
134 Henry Street
Port of Spain, Trinidad
recruitment@rjlsc.org
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) advises on the successful conclusion of the recruitment, recommendation and subsequent selection process for the position of President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The call for applications attracted interest from highly qualified professionals across the Commonwealth. Applications were received from nationals of Barbados, Botswana, Jamaica/Barbados, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. Of the seven applications received (six males and one female), three candidates were shortlisted for further consideration.The RJLSC expresses its appreciation to all applicants for their keen interest in contributing to the advancement of the Caribbean Community and Caribbean Jurisprudence.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Leon Richardson
Organisational Development/Human Resources Advisor
Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission
134 Henry Street
Port of Spain, Trinidad
recruitment@rjlsc.org
(1) The Commission shall have responsibility for: “The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (Commission) was established pursuant to Article V of The Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice (The Agreement). Article V(3) of the Agreement outlines:
(a) making appointments to the office of Judge of the Court, other than that of President;
(b) making appointments of those officials and employees referred to in Article XXVII and for determining the salaries and allowances to be paid to such officials and employees;
(c) the determination of the terms and conditions of service of officials and employees; and
(d) the termination of appointments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
(2) The Commission shall, in accordance with the Regulations, exercise disciplinary control over Judges of the Court, other than the President, and over officials and employees of the Court.”