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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.

01Sep 2023

Statement on the Passing of Caribbean Jurist Alix Boyd Knights

The Caribbean Court of Justice and the CCJ Academy for Law are saddened to learn of the passing of Alix Boyd Knights,…

22Aug 2023

CCJ Issues Practice Direction 1 of 2023

The Caribbean Court of Justice has issued Practice Direction 1 of 2023 regarding the maximum net worth qualification for waiver of fees/security…

18Aug 2023

CCJ Refuses Special Leave Application filed by Company Director

Today, 18 August 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused to grant permission to Mr Graham Bethell to appeal a decision…

07Aug 2023

Judicial Officers in Barbados Participate in Sensitisation Sessions on the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction

On 05 August 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) hosted a sensitisation session for members of the Barbadian Judiciary at the…

01Aug 2023

CCJ Refuses Special Leave in Extradition Case

Yesterday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused to grant permission to Alex Tasker from Barbados to appeal an order that he…

31Jul 2023

CCJ Issues its Reasons in Domestic Violence Case

Today, 28 July 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) issued its reasons for allowing the Barbadian appeal in OO v BK…

27Jul 2023

CCJ Denies Special Leave Application Made by Members of the Guyanese Defence Force

Today, 27 July 2023,  the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) denied special leave in the Guyanese case of Harte and Greenidge v…

03Jul 2023

Judicial Officers and Bar Association Members in Guyana Receive Training on the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction

On 23 June 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in collaboration with the Judiciary of Guyana, hosted sensitisation sessions for members…

03Jul 2023

Statement by the CCJ President on the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) extends hearty congratulations to the CARICOM Secretariat, to Member States and all citizens of the Caribbean…

29Jun 2023

CCJ Congratulates Mr Justice Anderson on Reappointment to Court of Arbitration for Sports

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) extends congratulations to CCJ Judge, the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson, on his reappointment as a…