The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law is set to host its 8th Biennial Conference from November 26 to 28, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. Marking the CCJ’s 20th anniversary, the event, themed ‘The CCJ at 20: Reflections on Caribbean Jurisprudence,’ will convene a diverse group of stakeholders, including judicial officers, legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and regional partners, to reflect on the Court’s two-decade legacy and its future trajectory. The conference will feature an Opening Ceremony with addresses by Senator John Jeremie, SC, Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, and Deputy Chair of the CCJ Academy for Law, Justice Chantal Ononaiwu. Representatives from CARICOM, the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Caribbean Development Bank will also contribute. The three-day program will delve into critical legal topics such as constitutional law, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, and the role of technology in law. Notable sessions include discussions on the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction and its impact on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. Former CCJ President Sir Dennis Byron and Dr. Kenny Anthony, former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, will also deliver key presentations. The event underscores the Academy’s mission to advance legal education and foster a resilient regional justice sector, supported by partners including LexisNexis, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the European Union.
