The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has made a historic official announcement: His Majesty King Charles III, via formal letters patent, has named Her Ladyship the Honourable Madam Margaret Price Findlay as the 14th Chief Justice of the regional judicial body. The appointment is scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2026.
Findlay will step into the top judicial role after a decades-long distinguished career spanning legal practice and judicial service across the Eastern Caribbean sub-region. Her career has been widely recognized for its consistent adherence to robust legal reasoning, exemplary public service, and an unshakable commitment to upholding equal justice for all communities in the region.
As Chief Justice, Findlay will assume core responsibilities for strategic judicial leadership and comprehensive administrative oversight of the ECSC. The court serves a total of nine jurisdictions under the umbrella of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS): six fully independent member states and three British Overseas Territories.
This appointment is far more than a routine leadership transition: it represents a landmark milestone for the ECSC and the broader Eastern Caribbean region in advancing judicial excellence, deepening cross-jurisdictional regional cooperation, and strengthening the foundation of the rule of law across the sub-region. Findlay’s ascent to the highest judicial office in the region is a direct reflection of her extraordinary long-term contributions to the regional judiciary and her proven track record of dedicated service to both justice and regional integration.
Leadership of the ECSC has expressed full confidence that under Findlay’s stewardship, the court will continue to uphold and advance the highest standards of judicial integrity, excellence, and adaptive innovation to meet the evolving legal needs of the region.