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CCJ Dismisses Extension of Time to Apply for Special Leave in Belize Murder Case

On 22 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an application for an extension of time to apply for special…

CCJ Awards Interests to Common Law Wife

On 13 December 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgment in BZCV2024/001 Gulab Lalchand v Rutilia Olivia Supall. The…

CCJ Upholds Conviction in Rape of a Minor

On Monday, 9 December 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) denied the special leave application of the applicant, who sought special…

The CCJ Affirms First Registration Wipes Out Prescription to Land in Saint Lucia

On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) gave its reasons for dismissing the appeal brought by an occupier…

Regional Judicial Officers Embrace Holistic Approaches to the Administration of Justice

From 21-23 November 2024, approximately 100 judicial officers, including Chief Justices, Judges, Magistrates, Registrars, and Court Administrators, from across the Caribbean will…

Regional Town Hall to Discuss the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform

The public is invited to participate in a pivotal Town Hall meeting focused on the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform.…

CCJ Declares that an Elected Member of the National Assembly is a Member whose Name is Extracted from a Successful List

On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Attorney General…

NEW CCJ JUDGE SWORN IN

On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu was sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of…

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE SWEARING-IN OF THE HONOURABLE MME JUSTICE CHANTAL ONONAIWU

Today, Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at 11: a.m. AST, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu will be officially sworn-in as a Judge…

CCJ RULES THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DID NOT BREACH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE RTC IN BAILING OUT CLICO

Today, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Original Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the originating application of…

Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde

It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) notes the passing of Sir Henry Forde KC, LLD (h.c),…

CCJ DISMISSES APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE

On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal of Scott and Stuart Harewood against their sentence…

NOTICE OF FILING OF ORIGINATING APPLICATION TTOJ2024/001

Notice of the filing of the Originating Application TTOJ 2024/001 between Derek Anand Ramsamooj and the State of Suriname. View the notice…

CCJ UPHOLDS CONVICTION AND SENTENCE IN BARBADIAN MANSLAUGHTER CASE

On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Shawn Andre…

UNESCO and the Caribbean Court of Justice Forge Partnership to Strengthen Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety

In a pivotal move to bolster the protection of freedom of expression, journalist safety, and other fundamental freedoms, the United Nations Educational,…

Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, one of…

Dr Chantal Ononaiwu to Join the CCJ Bench

Dr Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), the independent body responsible for…

A-Z Information Jamaica Limited Awarded Research Tender for CCJ

A-Z Information Jamaica Limited has been awarded the tender under the CARICOM Secretariat, Procurement Unit to execute a regional Knowledge, Perceptions and…

Statement by the CCJ President (Ag) on the passing of former Chief Justice of Belize, Dr the Honourable Abdulai Conteh

It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the passing of Dr the Honourable Abdulai Conteh the esteemed former Chief Justice…

The Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson to Act as CCJ President

The Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson has been appointed to act as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by the…

CCJ Dismisses Appeal but Determines Military Offence Lawful

On the 17 April 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (“CCJ”) dismissed the appeal in The Barbados Defence Force v David Anthony…

CCJ Upholds Conviction and Sentences in Saint Lucian Shooting Case

On Tuesday 30 July 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Marius Wilson…

CCJ Academy for Law Launches New Documentary ‘Legendary Caribbean Legal Practitioners’

The CCJ Academy for Law has launched a documentary ‘Legendary Caribbean Legal Practitioners’ showcasing its chosen 48 exceptional Caribbean lawyers as part…

CCJ Academy for Law Collaborates on First Criminal Justice Reform Conference in Guyana

From 10-11 July 2024, over 200 Attorneys-General from the Caribbean, Heads of Judiciaries, Judges, Directors of Public Prosecution, legal experts, law professors,…

Annual Report 2022 – 2023

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CCJ Dismisses Appeal Against Petroleum Production Licence

On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (“CCJ”) dismissed the appeal of Ramon Gaskin against the Minister of Natural…

CCJ Varies Compensation for Land Acquisition by the Government of Belize

On Wednesday, 26 June 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) varied the decision of the Court of Appeal of Belize to…

CCJ CARICOM Day Video Contest 2024

CCJ CARICOM Day Video Contest Please read the following competition rules carefully. You must comply with these to enter the CCJ CARICOM…

CCJ Updates Its AJ & OJ Rules

On Friday, 24th May 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) updated its 2024 Procedural Appellate Jurisdiction (AJ) and Original Jurisdiction (OJ)…

CCJ Continues Referral Workshops in Suriname

On Tuesday, 7th May 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), continued its Referral Workshop Series and sensitisation sessions on the CCJ’s…

CCJ Denies Application for Permission to Appeal in Wrongful Dismissal Matter

On Friday, 26th April 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the application for permission to appeal to the CCJ in…

CCJ Dismisses Application for Review of Its Previous Order

On Thursday, 25th April 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) issued reasons in Graham Bethell v Royal Bank of Canada (Barbados)…

CCJ Dismisses Challenge Against Electrical Consumption Arrears

On Tuesday 9th April 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered judgment in Che Jain Ping and Xiao Guang Zhao v…

Statement on the Passing of Retired CCJ President The Rt Hon Mr Justice de la Bastide

With deep sorrow, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) wishes to advise that its first President, the Right Honourable Mr Justice Michael…

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…

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…

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…

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…

XIV ANNUAL CCJ INTERNATIONAL LAW MOOT

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CCJ Pays Tribute to the Late Mr Justice Wit (ret.)

Representatives from around the region convened on Wednesday, 31st January 2024 at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Port of Spain,…

CCJ Affirms Application of Common External Tariff to Soap Noodles Imported From Outside the Region

On Wednesday, 31st January 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), in its Original Jurisdiction, found that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member…

Ceremonial Special Sitting – A Tribute to the late Mr Justice Jacob Wit (retired)

The Caribbean Court of Justice cordially invites you to view the Ceremonial Special Sitting in tribute the late Mr Justice Jacob Wit…

CCJ Upholds Insurer’s Decision to Avoid Policy of Insurance

On Monday, 22nd January 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgment in Apsara Restaurants (Barbados) Limited v Guardian General…

CCJ Declares Court of Appeal Has Jurisdiction to Grant Leave to Hear Appeal From Evenly Divided Full Court

On Friday 19th January 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) granted the application for special leave in the case of Bharrat…

In Memory of Mr Justice Jacob Wit

As we honour the memory of Mr Justice Jacob Wit, the CCJ invites the public to sign the condolence book at the…

Statement on the Passing of Retired CCJ Judge Mr Justice Jacob Wit

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) regretfully advises of the passing of retired CCJ Judge, Mr Justice Jacob Wit. Mr Justice Wit…

CCJ Upholds the Validity of Gift in Belize Estate Dispute

On Thursday 11th January 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgment in the consolidated appeals: Merickston Nicholson v Anna…

Statement on the Retirement of the Hon. Mr Justice Jacob Wit

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) advises of the retirement of CCJ Judge, the Hon. Mr Justice Jacob Wit, on the grounds…

Chief Justice Vacancy at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States is currently advertising the following post. Please click on the links below for more information. Chief…