At the 8th Biennial Law Conference hosted by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law, Dr. Isaac Solomon, Vice President of Operations at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), delivered a powerful address connecting judicial integrity to sustainable development. The event, marking the CCJ’s 20th anniversary under the theme “The CCJ at 20: Reflections on Caribbean Jurisprudence,” served as a platform for Dr. Solomon to articulate the indispensable role of justice in economic advancement.
Dr. Solomon emphasized the CDB’s decade-long partnership with the CCJ, noting that equitable justice systems form the foundation for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction. “Justice is the invisible engine that powers economic and social progress,” he declared. “When justice is reliable, investors feel confident. When rights are protected, communities become resilient. When systems are transparent, inequality declines.”
The address highlighted how robust legal frameworks create conducive environments for investment, build trust in public institutions, and ensure fair treatment for marginalized groups. The CDB’s support has focused on governance improvements and institutional strengthening through multiple initiatives, including previous conferences addressing criminal justice reform and transnational legal cooperation.
Looking toward the future, Dr. Solomon called for enhanced national justice systems and deeper regional integration. He advocated for “a justice ecosystem that is more deeply integrated, technologically-enabled, people-centered, and capable of supporting the ambitious development agenda of a dynamic Caribbean Community.”
The conference itself represented a significant milestone, bringing together legal practitioners, policymakers, academics, and development partners to celebrate two decades of Caribbean jurisprudence and strategize on future justice initiatives. Dr. Solomon reaffirmed CDB’s commitment to ensuring legal frameworks adapt to evolving regional needs, ultimately working toward a more just, equitable, and resilient Caribbean.