Three judges appointed

Three judges, Justices Wanda Blair, Westmin James and Anthony L. Blackman, were sworn in on Thursday as their appointments took effect.

They were administered the oaths of office by President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason who said the trio was “seasoned in the law” and she expected them to do well.

Justice James’ appointment is for two years while Justices Blair and Blackman are in their posts for three years.

Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham, who attended the brief ceremony that was also witnessed by family members of the judges, said the judges were “excellent appointments”.

He explained that Justice James would continue to deal with civil matters, while Justice Blair would carry on with criminal matters.

The Chief Justice noted that Justice Blackman, a new judge, would be working on criminal matters.

“The Head of the Division and I had an extensive conversation yesterday, so we are allocating some carefully tailored work for Justice Blackman, until he gets fully into the grand scheme of the work,” Sir Patterson said.
(BT/BGIS)