The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Monday convened a Special Sitting to commemorate the elevation of Justice Winston Anderson to the office of President of the region’s highest court.
The ceremony, held at the start of the CCJ’s 2025/2026 court year, marked Justice Anderson’s formal assumption as the Court’s fourth President, succeeding Justice Adrian Saunders.
Warm tributes poured in from judicial leaders from across the region who were present at the special sitting, celebrating his scholarly brilliance, humility, and lifelong dedication to Caribbean jurisprudence.
In her remarks, Guyana’s acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, reflected on justice Anderson’s instrumental role in developing the LLM Programme in International Business and Law at the University of Guyana, and praised his ability to make complex legal ideas accessible.
“By his example, he encourages one to give generously of one’s time, knowledge and experience.
“On behalf of the judiciary of Guyana, we wish you God’s richest blessings during your tenure as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice. We look forward to your leadership as our regional justice project continues to grow from strength to strength,” Justice George said.
Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, Ivor Archie, lauded Justice Anderson’s “remarkable story of talent, perseverance and purpose,” assuring the region that its justice system “is well led and more than adequately served.”
“In you, we have the quintessential Caribbean jurist.
“You now inherit a mantle once borne by giants. We are especially encouraged by your vision to make justice more accessible to the people of this region and to deepen collaboration with national judiciaries,” Justice Archie said.
Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee described Justice Anderson as a jurist whose “life reflects a devotion to the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the delivery of accessible justice.”
“Your respectful engagement with differing perspectives and your steadfast commitment to collaborative problem-solving have enriched the work of the court and inspired each of us.
“Under your stewardship, we are certain that the CCJ will continue to serve as a beacon of hope, a pillar of integrity, and a steadfast guardian of the rights and dignity of our people,” she said.
Justice Anderson’s distinguished career spans academia and regional service. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and Cambridge University, he has served as General Counsel to the CARICOM Secretariat, a senior law lecturer, and a policy advisor. In 2010, he became both the first Jamaican and the youngest judge ever appointed to the CCJ.
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