Freedom Of Movement Application Fails At The CCJ

Port of Spain, Trinidad. CARICOM citizens have important rights but to exercise these rights clear documentary evidence of their nationality is required. This was the outcome of the case of Bain vs. Trinidad and Tobago, that was decided on 29th May 2019…

CCJ Orders Alleyne To Serve At Least Twenty Five Years

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed the appeal in the matter of Renaldo Anderson Alleyne v The Queen and recommended that Mr. Alleyne serves at least twenty-five years under the six concurrent life sentences he received in…

CCJ Publishes A New 5 Year Strategic Plan

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2019-2024, under the theme ‘Unlocking Potential’, which will chart the Court’s direction over the next five years. The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the CCJ…

THE CCJ’S 2018 ANNUAL REPORT SHOWCASES GROWTH

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on February 8th, 2019 released its 2018 annual report, which is currently available on the Court’s website at ccj.org. CCJ’s President, the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, said in his introduction to the…

LAND MATTER APPEAL FROM DOMINICA DISMISSED BY THE CCJ

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an appeal in the matter of Gloria Shillingford v. Angel Andrew. Mr. Andrew had given Ms. Shillingford, his sister, power of attorney to sell property belonging to him. However, Mr.…

CCJ RULES LAND TITLES ARE FRAUDULENT

Port of Spain, Trinidad. In the case of Chandra Ramotar Singh v Bhagwantlall Mossai and Alvin Alves, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today held that two land titles obtained by Mr. Bhagwantlall Mossai and Mr. Alvin Alves should be canceled because…

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CCJ Issues Record Number Of Judgments In 2018

Port of Spain, Trinidad. During 2018, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) issued 34 judgments and reasons for decisions, its highest number of judgments delivered in a calendar year since it began its operations in 2005. Throughout that period, the CCJ also…

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Warrington Wins In Employment Contract Dispute At The CCJ

n addition to the damages of $52,300, Ms. Warrington was awarded costs at the CCJ, in the sum of EC$37,800, and prescribed costs in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

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CCJ Declares Guyana’s “Cross Dressing” Law Unconstitutional

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that a law in Guyana, which makes it a criminal offence for a man or a woman to appear in a public place while dressed in clothing of the opposite sex…

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CCJ Remains Committed To The Region

Port of Spain, Trinidad. Both Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda voted against the move to have the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their highest appellate court in separate referenda held yesterday. President of the CCJ, the Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders…