The CCJ Academy for Law Successfully Hosts its Largest Biennial Conference
The CCJ Academy for Law successfully hosted its 8th Biennial Conference from 26–28 November 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad under the theme “The CCJ at 20: Reflections on Caribbean Jurisprudence”. Attracting over 400 judicial officers, legislators, legal...
CCJ Academy for Law to Host 8th Biennial Conference in Trinidad and Tobago
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...
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...