On Friday, May 16th, 2025, the Faculty of Law proudly hosted the Second Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Symposium, titled “Advancing the Case for Regionalism and Indigenous Jurisprudence.” This event marked a significant milestone—celebrating 20 years of the CCJ’s impactful presence in the region.
The Symposium provided a platform to delve into the critical role the CCJ has played in the development of regional jurisprudence, examine the potential accession of our country to the CCJ, and reflect on the experiences of other Commonwealth nations utilising the CCJ as their final court of appeal.
Insightful contributions were featured from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr the Honourable Justice Anthony Gafoor; Dr Ronnie Yearwood (the Cave Hill Campus); Mr Jared Jagroo, Member of the Assembly of Southern Lawyers; Mr Frederick Gilkes, Vice President of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT); Dr Safiya Ali from the Faculty of Law; and Dr Indira Rampersad, Head of the Department of Political Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
This Symposium, sponsored by LATT and the Greek Embassy in Panama, brought together members of the legal fraternity to discuss the practical necessity of the CCJ and its key role in fostering regional integration.
Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine speaks at the Second Caribbean Court of Justice Symposium