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Official media releases, announcements, statements, and events from the Caribbean Court of Justice — and resources for the media.

21Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-dismisses-appeal-against-sentence/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ DISMISSES APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE</span></a>

17Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/notice-of-filing-of-originating-application-ttoj2024-001/">Continue Reading<span> NOTICE OF FILING OF ORIGINATING APPLICATION TTOJ2024/001</span></a>

17Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-upholds-conviction-and-sentence-in-barbadian-manslaughter-case/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ UPHOLDS CONVICTION AND SENTENCE IN BARBADIAN MANSLAUGHTER CASE</span></a>

16Oct 2024

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,… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/unesco-and-the-caribbean-court-of-justice-forge-partnership-to-strengthen-freedom-of-expression-and-journalist-safety/">Continue Reading<span> UNESCO and the Caribbean Court of Justice Forge Partnership to Strengthen Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety</span></a>

03Sep 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/statement-from-the-ccj-president-on-the-passing-of-sir-shridath-ramphal/">Continue Reading<span> Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal</span></a>

23Aug 2024

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 class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/dr-chantal-ononaiwu-to-join-the-ccj-bench/">Continue Reading<span> Dr Chantal Ononaiwu to Join the CCJ Bench</span></a>

22Aug 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/a-z-information-jamaica-limited-awarded-research-tender-for-ccj/">Continue Reading<span> A-Z Information Jamaica Limited Awarded Research Tender for CCJ</span></a>

06Aug 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/statement-by-the-ccj-president-ag-on-the-passing-of-former-chief-justice-of-belize-dr-the-honourable-abdulai-conteh/">Continue Reading<span> Statement by the CCJ President (Ag) on the passing of former Chief Justice of Belize, Dr the Honourable Abdulai Conteh</span></a>

05Aug 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/the-honourable-mr-justice-winston-anderson-to-act-as-ccj-president/">Continue Reading<span> The Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson to Act as CCJ President</span></a>

01Aug 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-dismisses-appeal-but-determines-military-offence-lawful/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ Dismisses Appeal but Determines Military Offence Lawful</span></a>