OCCBA Extends Condolences to the Barbados Bar on the Passing of Ezra Alleyne

by Justin Maxime | Jul 12, 2022 | News & Events

OCCBA EXTENDS CONDOLONCES TO THE BARBADOS BAR ON THE PASSING OF EZRA ALLEYNE OCCBA extends deepest condolences to the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) on the passing of well-known Attorney Ezra Alleyne on Sunday (July 10th) at the age of 78. We note that Mr. Alleyne was...

Joint tribute of OCCBA and the OECS Bar Association to Grenada’s first female Queens Counsel Celia Edwards

by Justin Maxime | May 10, 2022 | News & Events

The Organization of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations (OCCBA) and the OECS Bar Association join with our colleagues at the Grenada Bar to mourn the untimely passing (April 28th) of Celia Clyne-Edwards QC, a passionate advocate, genuine patriot, true trailblazer...

Statement by OCCBA condemning attack on Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines

by Justin Maxime | Aug 6, 2021 | News & Events

The Organization of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations (OCCBA) unequivocally condemns the August 5th 2021 physical attack on Prime MinisterDr Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent & the Grenadines as he made his way to the House of Assembly just after 5pm. PM...

New Year’s Message – Successful 2019 & Promising 2020

by Justin Maxime | Jan 2, 2020 | News & Events

OCCBA extends best wishes for 2020 to all lawyers, judicial officers and other stakeholders in the legal system. 2019 reflected much progress in OCCBA’s continued drive to enhance professional development; strengthen its institutional structures; and generally...

OCCBA’s Statement on the tragic passing of former President of the Barbados Bar Association Beverley Lady Walrond QC

by Justin Maxime | Dec 9, 2019 | News & Events

The Organization of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations (OCCBA) has received with profound sadness news of the passing of Beverley Lady Walrond QC on December 8th 2019 three days after sustaining serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Florida, United...