Justice Winston Anderson has been officially sworn in as the new President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), succeeding Justice Adrian Saunders, who retired last month. Anderson, who has served on the Court for fifteen years as its youngest judge, took office during the 49th regular session of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting.
In his inaugural address, Justice Anderson paid tribute to his predecessors, acknowledging their contributions to establishing the CCJ as “an institution of excellence.” He reflected on his time at the Court, highlighting its transformative potential and marking the 20th anniversary of the CCJ’s establishment on April 4, 2005.
“My fifteen years at the court have revealed a transformative potential,” Anderson stated. “In those twenty years, the court has served the people of this region with its full measure of devotion.” He emphasized that the CCJ was conceived by the Caribbean people to serve their interests, guiding member states through hundreds of cases.
He remarked on the Court’s role as a pillar of independence and a symbol of regional maturity, noting its influence beyond the five member states—Belize, Barbados, St. Lucia, Guyana, and Dominica—that have accepted its appellate jurisdiction. Anderson invited other countries in the region to consider joining the CCJ.
Outgoing President Justice Adrian Saunders praised Anderson as a diligent and dynamic judge, affirming his capability to advance regional jurisprudence. “Justice Anderson has demonstrated that he is a hardworking and dynamic judge,” Saunders noted, highlighting his extensive experience in interpreting the revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and adjudicating over 200 appeals from various member states.
Regional leaders have welcomed Justice Anderson, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the Court as it moves forward.
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