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

13Dec 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-awards-interests-to-common-law-wife/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ Awards Interests to Common Law Wife</span></a>

09Dec 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-upholds-conviction-in-rape-of-a-minor/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ Upholds Conviction in Rape of a Minor</span></a>

27Nov 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/the-ccj-affirms-first-registration-wipes-out-prescription-to-land-in-saint-lucia/">Continue Reading<span> The CCJ Affirms First Registration Wipes Out Prescription to Land in Saint Lucia</span></a>

18Nov 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/regional-judicial-officers-embrace-holistic-approaches-to-the-administration-of-justice/">Continue Reading<span> Regional Judicial Officers Embrace Holistic Approaches to the Administration of Justice</span></a>

11Nov 2024

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.… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/regional-town-hall-to-discuss-the-needhams-point-declaration-on-criminal-justice-reform/">Continue Reading<span> Regional Town Hall to Discuss the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform</span></a>

30Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-declares-that-an-elected-member-of-the-national-assembly-is-a-member-whose-name-is-extracted-from-a-successful-list/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ Declares that an Elected Member of the National Assembly is a Member whose Name is Extracted from a Successful List</span></a>

29Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/new-ccj-judge-sworn-in-2/">Continue Reading<span> NEW CCJ JUDGE SWORN IN</span></a>

29Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/livestream-link-for-the-swearing-in-of-the-honourable-mme-justice-chantal-ononaiwu/">Continue Reading<span> LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE SWEARING-IN OF THE HONOURABLE MME JUSTICE CHANTAL ONONAIWU</span></a>

22Oct 2024

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… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/ccj-rules-that-trinidad-and-tobago-did-not-breach-its-obligations-under-the-rtc-in-bailing-out-clico/">Continue Reading<span> CCJ RULES THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DID NOT BREACH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE RTC IN BAILING OUT CLICO</span></a>

22Oct 2024

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),… <a class="continue" href="https://dev.ccj.org/statement-from-the-ccj-president-on-the-passing-of-sir-henry-forde/">Continue Reading<span> Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde</span></a>