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News & Media Releases
Official media releases, announcements, statements, and events from the Caribbean Court of Justice — and resources for the media.
January 2024
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…
December 2023
CCJ Upholds the Validity of Disputed Guyanese Will
Today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgment in the Guyanese case of Sasedai Kumarie Persaud v Sherene Mongroo, Zenobia…
CCJ Clarifies that Service Interrupts Prescription under the Saint Lucia Civil Code
On Friday, 8th December 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the application for special leave in the Saint Lucian case…