On October 6, 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) held a Special Sitting at its headquarters in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to commemorate the inauguration of the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson as its fourth President. The event was attended by Heads of Judiciaries from Barbados, Belize, Guyana, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, and Trinidad and Tobago, alongside regional dignitaries and judicial representatives. Justice Anderson, who assumed the presidency on July 6, 2025, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has a distinguished career spanning academia and law, including roles as a professor at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and founding Chairman of the CCJ Academy for Law. In his address, President Anderson highlighted the CCJ’s role in enhancing access to final appellate justice for Caribbean citizens, citing a 450% increase in appeals from Barbados since the court’s establishment. However, he emphasized the need for full compliance with the CCJ Agreement to maximize its impact on regional jurisprudence. The ceremony featured speeches from prominent figures, including Chief Justice Ivor Archie of Trinidad and Tobago, who praised Anderson’s vision for accessible justice, and CARICOM General Counsel Lisa Shoman, who underscored the CCJ’s importance in fostering regional integration and stability. The event concluded with a vote of confidence from former CCJ President Sir Dennis Byron, who lauded Anderson’s contributions to landmark cases and regional crime-fighting initiatives.
Caribbean Court of Justice Commemorates Its Fourth President with Special Sitting
