Cayman: Swearing in of New Hon. Chief Justice Tue 25 Oct
WHO: Chief Justice Hon. Sir Anthony Smellie, KCMG, KC WHAT: Swearing in of Hon. Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE as the new Hon. Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands WHEN: Tuesday,…
Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court recognised as a pioneering Caribbean woman jurist by the CCJ Academy for Law
ECSC – an Institution of the OECS Thursday, October 14, 2021 — The Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LL.D, Chief Justice, has been recognised by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law as a Pioneering Caribbean Woman Jurist. …
ECSC launches court-connected Mediation Public Awareness Campaign in St. Kitts and Nevis
By Dwaymian Brisette Information Services Manager-Library Services & Communications, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) CSC – an Institution of the OECS Tuesday, November 19, 2019 — The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), with support from the Canadian-funded Judicial Reform and Institutional…
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Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands confirms and expands upon the ‘standard directions’ in section 238 proceedings
From Ogier Publication – 31/07/2019 Introduction In a decision that serves as a clear warning to companies seeking to limit their discovery obligations in proceedings brought under section 238 of the Companies Law (2018 Revision) (the “Law”), the Chief Justice of…
ECSC paving the way to a modern, efficient judiciary for the Eastern Caribbean
From Searchlight Last week the body of legal professionals across nine Caribbean countries gathered for a full ceremonial Opening of the Law Year, for the first time since 2016. The normal routine for the Opening of the Law Year consists…
CCJ President to retire in July
(GIS) – For the first time in its history, the Caribbean Court of Justice held court in Antigua and Barbuda at a special sitting to honour the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Rt. Hon. Sir Dennis Byron….
Cayman Islands Chief Justice appointed Justice of Appeal of Bermuda Court
The Governor’s office is pleased to announce that, with his approval, the Chief Justice, Hon. Anthony Smellie QC has been offered and accepted appointment as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda. The Chief Justice will…
Cayman Islands Premier’s Chamber Luncheon remarks
Chamber Luncheon Premier’s Remarks Noon, Thursday, 18th January 2018 Kimpton Seafire Good afternoon, Thank you, Kyle, for the introduction. That video was certainly interesting! Many of you will have heard Ms Dukharan speak at conferences and are aware of her…
The Editor Speaks: Do we really need a new courthouse?
I was under the impression we most definitely do. It has been a case of ‘soon come’ that means ‘no time soon’. Chief Justice Anthony Smellie has long advocated the need for a new courthouse. Back in 2013 when the…
Judicial Clerkships for Cayman Islands Articled Clerks
Starting 4 July 2017, the Cayman Islands Courts will offer a new Judicial Clerkship programme for Articled Clerks with local law firms, which will count towards their legal training requirements. Announcing the programme, the Chief Justice, Hon. Anthony Smellie explained…
