Saint Lucian native Shawn Innocent has been appointed as a full-time Magistrate for a period of six months with effect from September 3^rd.

St. Lucian national Mr. Verne Garde has been appointed to the post of Superintendent of Prison at Her Majesty’s Prison.

The public is invited to take a snapshot into the workings of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as it continues its 50^th Anniversary celebrations this year.

The public is invited to an exhibition titled “The Court at a Glance” to be held in the West Wing of the Central Administration Complex from June 14 to 16.

The Inland Revenue Department, the agency responsible to the Government of the Virgin Islands for the collection of taxes, is urging taxpayers to remain compliant with the tax schedule.

The Child Maintenance and Access Bill, 2016 that is expected to ensure that both parents have access to their children through appropriate arrangements, is to receive its second reading in the House of Assembly.

Local lawyer, Ms. Vanessa King of O’Neal Webster, has been awarded the ninth STEP Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. 

All jurors assigned to jury duty at the High Court sitting in its Criminal Jurisdiction

We cannot forget how fragile independent and impartial justice and the rule of law may turn out to be in a society.

I am grateful for the opportunity to give brief remarks on this special occasion marking the opening of the Law Year 2016/2017.