Justice Winston Charles Anderson was officially sworn in on Sunday as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), marking a significant new chapter in the region’s judicial journey.The inauguration, held in Jamaica, also served as a celebration of the CCJ’s 20th anniversary, honouring two decades of advancing Caribbean justice, sovereignty, and integration.In his inaugural address, Justice Anderson reflected on the long road that led him from humble beginnings in rural Saint Ann, Jamaica, to the highest level of regional judicial leadership. He paid tribute to his predecessors for laying a solid foundation on which the Court continues to build.“The [CCJ] has produced hundreds of cases to guide conduct between and within member states.“These judgments have been examined, scrutinised, praised, and critiqued. They comprise a record against which the promise and performance of the Court are measured. Most fundamentally, the decisions of the Court have begun to shape how we, the Caribbean people, live our lives and how we see ourselves. It has been an honour to contribute to that process,” Justice Anderson said.Throughout his career, Justice Anderson has held several distinguished roles. His academic journey took him from the University of the West Indies to Cambridge University. He has served as General Counsel to the CARICOM Secretariat, a senior law lecturer, and an influential policy advisor. In 2010, he became both the first Jamaican and the youngest judge ever appointed to the CCJ.Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andre Holness, Governor – general of Jamaica, Patrick Allen, the Fourth President of the CCJ, Justice Winston Anderson and the outgoing Third President of the CCJ, Justice Adrian Saunders.Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, hailed the inauguration as a historic moment filled with promise.“We offer our full support and best wishes to Justice Winston Anderson as he assumes this noble role.“May the Caribbean Court of Justice continue to rise as both guardian of our regional legal tradition and a bold, visionary force shaping the future of justice in our region,” the Prime Minister stated.The ceremony also honoured outgoing CCJ President, Justice Adrian Saunders, whose distinguished legal career spans 48 years — including two decades of service at the CCJ, seven of which he served as its third President. Under his stewardship, the Court developed its first strategic plans (in 2012 and 2019), enhanced its administrative systems, expanded public engagement, and maintained operational stability through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.In his farewell remarks, Justice Saunders expressed deep appreciation for his judicial journey and offered his full support to Justice Anderson as he steps into the leadership role.The post Justice Winston Anderson sworn in as CCJ’s fourth President appeared first on News Room Guyana.