In a significant development for Trinidad and Tobago’s judiciary, Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh has been officially appointed as the new Chief Justice. The ceremony took place on October 22 at the Office of the President, where acting President Wade Mark presented Boodoosingh with his instrument of appointment. This appointment follows the retirement of former Chief Justice Ivor Archie, who served in the role for 17 years. Boodoosingh, a seasoned legal professional, brings a wealth of experience to the position. He was first appointed as a Justice of Appeal in 2020 and has a distinguished career spanning over three decades. His journey began in 1992 when he was admitted to practice as an attorney, after which he worked as an advocate at JD Sellier and Company. He later joined the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where he served for seven years at various jurisdictional levels. In 2001, Boodoosingh transitioned to academia, becoming a lecturer at the Hugh Wooding Law School. There, he directed the trial advocacy programme and taught ethics, while also establishing the Human Rights Law Clinic. Beyond his academic contributions, Boodoosingh has conducted extensive training programmes for legal professionals, law enforcement personnel, and educators. He holds a Master of Laws degree specializing in International Dispute Resolution from the University of London and is certified in adult education, advocacy, and judicial training by prestigious institutions. Additionally, he is the author of four books, including a textbook on trial advocacy, and continues to tutor at the UWI Law Faculty. His expertise in settlement conferencing and mediation further underscores his qualifications for the role of Chief Justice.