Justice Winston Anderson is First Jamaican to Lead CCJ

Justice Winston Anderson made history as he was sworn in on Sunday as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice during a formal ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The oath was administered by Jamaica’s Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, just ahead of the Forty-ninth CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting. Justice Anderson, a Jamaican national and the first from his country to serve on the CCJ bench, used his remarks to highlight the court’s role in promoting justice, human rights, and sustainable development across the region. He emphasized that his leadership would be part of a broader movement to strengthen the rule of law in the Caribbean.

 

Winston Anderson, President, Caribbean Court of Justice

“I, Winston Charles Anderson, having been appointed a president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, do hereby swear that I will faithfully exercise the Office of President of the Caribbean Court of Justice without fear or favor, affection or ill will and in accordance with the code of judicial conduct, so help me God. It was just over fifteen years ago, on June 15^th, 2010, that I was sworn in as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice at King’s House in Kingston, Jamaica. On that Tuesday morning, today’s event would not have been within the reach of my most active imagination. And yet, by the providence of Almighty God, I met the support of family, friends and colleagues. I stand here with humility and preparedness to serve as the fourth president of the Caribbean Court of Justice.”