Statement on the Passing of Retired CCJ Judge Mme Justice Désirée Bernard
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) regretfully advises of the passing of retired CCJ Judge, Mme Justice Désirée Bernard. Mme Justice Bernard was a member of the inaugural CCJ Bench in 2005 and she provided exemplary service to the Court until her retirement...
The Eugene Dupuch Law School Sweeps the 14th Annual CCJ International Law Moot
On Friday, 22nd March, the Eugene Dupuch Law School from The Bahamas was the winner of Overall Moot Challenge Shield at the XIV Annual Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) International Law Moot. This year represents the sixth win for the Bahamian law school, which...
CCJ Awards CEO Full Pension Benefits for Wrongful Dismissal
On Tuesday, 19th March 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered reasons for decision in Maurice Arjoon v The New Building Society Ltd, Trust Company (Guyana) Ltd, Executor of the Estate of Ahmad Khan, Seepaul Narine and Nizam Mohamed [GYCV2023/002],...
CCJ Integrates Sign Language Interpretation Into Judgment Delivery
For the first time, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will integrate a sign language interpreter into its judgment delivery process in the Maurice Arjoon v The New Building Society Ltd. and Others matter on Tuesday, 19th March 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (AST). The...
XIV ANNUAL CCJ INTERNATIONAL LAW MOOT
The Annual CCJ International Law Moot is an activity in which law students take part in a simulated court proceeding. To bring the proceeding to life, each law faculty or institution represents the claimant or defendant in an Original Jurisdiction case before Judges...
CCJ Upholds the Court of Appeal Decision of a Murder Conviction in Belizean Appeal
On Friday, 8th March 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Nevis Betancourt v The King [2024] CCJ 6 (AJ) BZ. The CCJ upheld the Court of Appeal's decision to affirm the murder conviction. This was an...
CCJ Affirms that Kahtal Resorts Ltd Can Seek to Recover Compensation From Insurance Company
In a judgment released on Friday, 1st March 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal in the case Insurance Corporation of Belize Limited v Kahtal Resorts International Limited [BZCV2023/004], thereby upholding the decision of the Court of...
Tribute by CCJ President on the passing of the Honourable Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison
The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice pays tribute to the passing of the Honourable Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison Click here to view the tribute: Tribute to Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison
CCJ Continues Its Referral Workshops in Saint Lucia
On Tuesday, 20th February 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), continued its Referral Workshop Series and sensitisation sessions on the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction with the Saint Lucia Judiciary, Bar Association, and Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and...
CCJ Affirms that Issues Not Properly Pleaded are Not Properly Before the Court
On Tuesday, 20th February 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal in Wilfred P Elrington v Progresso Heights Limited (2024) CCJ 4 (AJ) BZ. This appeal was from the Court of Appeal of Belize. This case surrounded a land dispute in Belize...