Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

In 2018, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Belize, initially to assist in reducing a backlog of criminal cases.

He subsequently joined the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in March of 2021, serving in Antigua and Barbuda before being assigned to the Criminal Division in Dominica in September of 2023.

Throughout his judicial career, Williams has presided over serious criminal matters, including murder trials and cases involving allegations of corruption.

His appointment follows the decision that Justice Rajendra Naraine, who presided over the SIPT trial, handed down sentences to the three defendants, would not conduct the confiscation proceedings.

the Caribbean Court of Justice, CCJ, convened its historic first itinerant sitting in St. Lucia on Wednesday, October 7, marking the formal opening of the 2026-2027 judicial year.

The official opening, as well as the ceremonial proceeding, were hosted at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court headquarters at Bois de Vosges.

Addressing the legal fraternity during the opening ceremony, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Chief Justice and Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay called for decisive, modernized responses to meet the evolving demands of the judicial system.

While this commemorative ceremony grants us an occasion to reflect on and celebrate all the achievements of the CCJ within the past 21 years, it also stands as an opportunity for the Court to renew its commitment to the continued advancement of justice administration across the region.

Each judicial year brings with it more than a schedule of hearings and judgments to be delivered.

The event brought together members of the regional bench and bar, including the full seven-member bench of the CCJ, headed by President Justice Adrian Saunders, alongside high-ranking legal officials and dignitaries across the Caribbean community.

The gathering underscored St. Lucia's milestone status as the fifth CARICOM nation to accede to the appellate jurisdiction of the CCJ.

Chief Justice Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price-Fendley is the first Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

The Caribbean Court of Justice has held its first-ever itinerant sittings in St. Lucia, marking a historic milestone for the Regional Court while ushering in the 2026-2027 judicial year.

The two-day proceedings, held from October 7th to 8th, brought together members of the judiciary, government officials and the legal fraternity for the opening of the new judicial year at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

The occasion also highlighted the importance of accessible, efficient, and responsive justices across the Caribbean, as the region's courts navigate changing social needs, technological developments, and growing public expectations.

The president of CCJ, the Honorable Justice Winston Anderson, brought remarks.

The pace of accession to the appellate jurisdiction by other member states has not been as swift as we would have hoped.

The court has continued to thrive in its ability to cultivate a truly Caribbean jurisprudence in both the original and appellate jurisdictions, steadfastly pursuing its mission of advancing Caribbean jurisprudence by providing accessible, efficient, and substantive justice to the people and states of the Caribbean community.

For the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, the opening of a judicial year also presents an opportunity to assess the justice system's performance and identify areas for improvement.

Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Justice Margaret Price-Finley, said the occasion should encourage reflection on lessons learned, previous challenges, and the court's successes as it works to strengthen its regional legacy.

Hunter stressed that no public funds will be committed until former legislation returns to the Parliamentary Chamber for extensive scrutiny.

In regional news, the Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Justice Margaret Price-Finley, is urging the Caribbean Court of Justice to stay focused on strengthening justice administration across the region.

Speaking at the CCJ's first itinerant sitting, she said rapid technological and economic changes are reshaping the Caribbean's legal landscape and increasing the complexity facing regional judiciaries.

Meanwhile, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley says the Caribbean must think bigger if it wants real socio-economic growth.