Uncategorised Archives – Caribbean Court of Justice https://ccj.org/category/uncategorised/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:54:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ccj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCJ-favicon-logo_website-01.ico Uncategorised Archives – Caribbean Court of Justice https://ccj.org/category/uncategorised/ 32 32 CCJ Delegation Concludes Visit to Suriname to Engage on Accession to the CCJ https://ccj.org/ccj-delegation-concludes-visit-to-suriname-to-engage-on-accession-to-the-ccj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-delegation-concludes-visit-to-suriname-to-engage-on-accession-to-the-ccj Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:54:36 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=28370 From 20–24 January 2026, a high-level delegation from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) concluded an official visit to the Republic of Suriname, following an invitation extended by the Honourable Mr Justice Iwan Rasoelbaks, President of the Court of Justice of Suriname. Access the full media release here: Media Release 04_2026

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]]> Statement on the Passing of Ena Collymore-Woodstock https://ccj.org/statement-on-the-passing-of-ena-collymore-woodstock/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=statement-on-the-passing-of-ena-collymore-woodstock Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:19:47 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=28172 It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) notes the passing of Mrs Ena Collymore-Woodstock, an exemplary barrister and magistrate from Jamaica whose career broke barriers for women throughout the region. She passed away on 2 December 2025 at the age of 108.  Access the full media release: Media 39_2025

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]]> CCJ Academy for Law to Host 8th Biennial Conference in Trinidad and Tobago https://ccj.org/ccj-academy-for-law-to-host-8th-biennial-conference-in-trinidad-and-tobago/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-academy-for-law-to-host-8th-biennial-conference-in-trinidad-and-tobago Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:14:10 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=28073 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law, the educational arm of the CCJ, will host its 8th Biennial Conference, under the theme “The CCJ at 20: Reflections on Caribbean Jurisprudence” at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, from 26–28 November 2025. As the Court marks its 20th anniversary, the Academy’s 8th Biennial Conference will allow… Continue Reading CCJ Academy for Law to Host 8th Biennial Conference in Trinidad and Tobago

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]]> STATEMENT BY THE CCJ PRESIDENT ON THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MELISSA https://ccj.org/statement-by-the-ccj-president-on-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-melissa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=statement-by-the-ccj-president-on-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-melissa Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:04:29 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=27998 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 suffered the loss of loved ones, homes,… Continue Reading STATEMENT BY THE CCJ PRESIDENT ON THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MELISSA

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]]> CCJ Dismisses Appeal and Awards Costs for Non-Payment of Debt https://ccj.org/ccj-dismisses-appeal-and-awards-costs-for-non-payment-of-debt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-dismisses-appeal-and-awards-costs-for-non-payment-of-debt Tue, 27 May 2025 13:02:19 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=25299 On Tuesday, 20 May 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal in the case of GY/A/CV2024/002 Hardat Singh v Ann Narine against the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Guyana regarding the non-payment of a debt to Ann Narine by Hardat Singh. Access the full media release here: Media release 18_2025… Continue Reading CCJ Dismisses Appeal and Awards Costs for Non-Payment of Debt

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]]> CCJ Bids Farewell to Retiring Judge, Mr Justice Burgess with Special Sitting https://ccj.org/ccj-bids-farewell-to-retiring-judge-mr-justice-burgess-with-special-sitting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-bids-farewell-to-retiring-judge-mr-justice-burgess-with-special-sitting Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:55:20 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=24830 On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, representatives and dignitaries from around the region gathered at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) for a Special Sitting, a ceremonial sitting to mark a special event within a court or judiciary, to commemorate the retirement of CCJ Judge, the Honourable Mr Justice Andrew Burgess. Mr Justice Burgess, an expert… Continue Reading CCJ Bids Farewell to Retiring Judge, Mr Justice Burgess with Special Sitting

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]]> CCJ Dismisses Application for Special Leave to Appeal in Guyana Maritime Collision Case https://ccj.org/ccj-dismisses-application-for-special-leave-to-appeal-in-guyana-maritime-collision-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-dismisses-application-for-special-leave-to-appeal-in-guyana-maritime-collision-case Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:28:02 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=24554 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. On 19 December 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an application for special leave to appeal a decision in Admiralty by the Court of Appeal of Guyana in GY/A/CV2024/003 Andy Duke v The Ship “MT Tradewind Passion”. The reasons for the Court’s decision were issued on 20 January… Continue Reading CCJ Dismisses Application for Special Leave to Appeal in Guyana Maritime Collision Case

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]]> The CCJ Dismisses Application to Appeal Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Conveyance of Property https://ccj.org/the-ccj-dismisses-application-to-appeal-misrepresentation-and-fraudulent-conveyance-of-property/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ccj-dismisses-application-to-appeal-misrepresentation-and-fraudulent-conveyance-of-property Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:26:33 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=24523 On 17 December 2024 the Caribbean Court of Justice (‘CCJ’) dismissed an application (CCJ Application No BZ/A/CV2024/001) for special leave to appeal against a judgment of misrepresentation and fraudulent conveyance of property in Belize. The CCJ also refused the application to stay the execution of that judgment. The reasons for the Court’s decision were delivered… Continue Reading The CCJ Dismisses Application to Appeal Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Conveyance of Property

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]]> CCJ Facilitates Sensitisation Session on the Original Jurisdiction in Jamaica https://ccj.org/ccj-facilitates-sensitisation-session-on-the-original-jurisdiction-in-jamaica/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccj-facilitates-sensitisation-session-on-the-original-jurisdiction-in-jamaica Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:39:46 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=24501 From 11-13 January 2025, a delegation from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) visited Jamaica to conduct a series of sensitisation sessions on the Court’s Original Jurisdiction and its referral process for Judicial Officers, the General Legal Council (GLC), and the Public Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ). The sessions are part of an ongoing European… Continue Reading CCJ Facilitates Sensitisation Session on the Original Jurisdiction in Jamaica

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]]> Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde https://ccj.org/statement-from-the-ccj-president-on-the-passing-of-sir-henry-forde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=statement-from-the-ccj-president-on-the-passing-of-sir-henry-forde Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:30:29 +0000 https://ccj.org/?p=23801 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 attorneys to appear before the CCJ, as lead counsel… Continue Reading Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde

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