KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses sympathies at news of the passing of former Jamaican cricketer Renford Pinnock. Pinnock, who was a wicketkeeper/batsman for Jamaica in the 1960’s and 70’s, was ill for some time and died in hospital on Friday, November 1. Renford ‘Pinnie’ Pinnock […]
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CAJO hosts successful 6th Biennial Conference
PORT OF SPAIN, November 02, 2019. Over 150 judicial officers including Chief Justices, Judges, Magistrates, Registrars, and Court Administrators from throughout the Caribbean met in Belize City, Belize from October 31- November 02, for the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers’ (CAJO) 6th Biennial Conference. This year’s Conference was hosted by […]
Access to justice for all is not yet a reality – but there are ways forward
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General November 1, 2019 – Access to justice for everyone in all communities is an important right and requirement for building fair and peaceful societies – yet this objective has been achieved in few if any nations, and the consequences are damaging for social, economic and […]
CCJ DISMISSES APPLICATION, NO MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the application for special leave in the Appellate Jurisdiction matter of Mark Fraser v The State [2019] CCJ 17 (AJ), having found no potentially serious miscarriage of justice to have occurred. On […]
Belize to host the 6th Biennial CAJO Conference
PORT OF SPAIN, 25 October 2019. The 6th Biennial Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (CAJO) Conference will be held during the period October 31st- November 2nd at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel, Belize City, Belize. The Conference will be held under the theme “Judicial Integrity – The Pathway to Public Trust […]
EMINENT CARIBBEAN JURISTS TO BE HONOURED AT INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The CCJ Academy for Law will host the inaugural Eminent Caribbean Jurists Gala and Awards Ceremony on October 7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. This event, which will honour the contributions of the region’s distinguished judicial officers and legal professionals to the development […]
EMINENT CARIBBEAN JURISTS TO BE HONOURED AT INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The CCJ Academy for Law will host the inaugural Eminent Caribbean Jurists Gala and Awards Ceremony on October 7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. This event, which will honour the contributions of the region’s distinguished judicial officers and legal professionals to the development […]
Remembering Hurricane Janet
Today September 22, 1955 before most of us were born Hurricane Janet hit Grenada and Carriacou pack winds of up 174 MPH. Over 120 death were reported on the islands. Janet was the first hurricane claim the lives of over one thousand people through out the Caribbean. Damage in Grenada was estimated […]
CWI Leadership Seeking Close Partnership With CARICOM Governments On Strengthening Schools Cricket
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent And The Grenadines – Cricket West Indies under the current leadership of President Ricky Skerritt and Vice-President Dr. Kishore Shallow reiterates its campaign commitment to strengthen ties with CARICOM, following a courtesy call on Thursday morning with Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Hon Ralph […]
Caribbean Credit Unions Encouraged to Use Technology to Improve Customer Experience
NASSAU, The Bahamas. July 31, 2019—Tectonic shifts are taking place in the financial services sector as technology-enabled innovations continue to change how customers do business. In this evolving landscape, the community banks and credit unions that understand how to adapt stand the best chance of success. Those that fail to […]
CCJ Issues Definitive Orders In Guyana Cases
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today issued consequential declarations and orders in two sets of cases from Guyana. The cases have to do with the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) and a no-confidence vote passed last December in the Guyana […]
CCJ RULES THAT PROCEDURAL ERRORS SHOULD NOT HINDER JUSTICE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Noting that despite procedural errors, courts should ensure that cases are dealt with justly. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today granted Mr. Christopher Persaud, acting on behalf of his deceased father Mr. David Persaud, permission to appeal before the CCJ and ruled that the Court […]
GUYANA RICE DEVELOPMENT BOARD SUCCEEDS AT THE CCJ: COURT OF APPEAL TO HEAR CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an application for special leave, submitted by Mr. Arnold Sankar, to appeal against a decision made by the Court of Appeal of Guyana. The CCJ agreed with the Court of Appeal that the Guyana Rice Development Board, the […]
GECOM Chairman’s Appointment Found Unconstitutional by CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ruled that the process through which Reverend Justice (Retired) James Patterson was appointed Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of Guyana was flawed and in breach of Guyana’s Constitution. The Court […]
Prime Minister Dr. Mitchell Congratulates Students
Heartfelt congratulations to all the students who were successful in the 2019 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA). I know how exciting it is to have arrived at this, but remember, your journey is only just beginning; there is so much more for you to accomplish. Through hard work and dedication, […]
