Press Releases

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission hosted the official launch of the 40th Anniversary of the OECS, presenting planned activities to commemorate the June 18th 2021 milestone. 

Her Ladyship the Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, LLD, Chief Justice and the Members of the Sentencing Advisory Committee (‘SAC’), invite you to take part in wave3 of the ECSC Sentencing Guidelines Stakeholders’ Public Consultation.

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Issues Practice Direction on Sentencing for the Offence of Murder Slated To Come Into Effect on 1st September, 2020.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), with the support of the British High Commission and the US Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, embarked on The Sentencing Guidelines Initiative aimed at promoting and streamlining the Court’s approach to sentencing across its nine-member jurisdiction. 

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in conjunction with the Department of Sustainable Development, Government of Saint Lucia hosted a virtual consultation with members of the Judiciary of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court..

The Dominica Bar Association wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family, in particular, the mother and siblings, and friends of Ms. Sandra Julien

The ECSC is continuing to take measures and implement strategies to safeguard the health and safety of the general public

It is important to note that The High Court of Justice in Antigua & Barbuda is due to commence criminal assizes on Tuesday 21st April, 2020.

As our region deals with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the priority of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is to ensure the health and safety of all its stakeholders.

On Monday, January 13, 2020, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will commence the New Year 2020 with its usual Ceremonial Opening in the form of a Special Sitting of the Court in Antigua.