News & Events
Vol. 5. No. 2 OCCBA Journal
“Guyana’s possession of lucrative natural resources gives it the ability to negotiate from a place of strength” – Page 6
Re:- The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final Appellate Court for Jamaica
28th November, 2023 STATEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS (OCCBA). Re:- The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final Appellate Court for Jamaica For decades OCCBA has been actively involved in supporting the process of the...
The Territorial incursion of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Guyana by Venezuela
7th December, 2023 MEDIA RELEASE AND STATEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS (OCCBA). Re:- The Territorial incursion of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Guyana by Venezuela. The Council of the Bar Association of Guyana (GBA)...
Judgment delays in the judicial system of Barbados
28th November, 2023 STATEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEANnBAR ASSOCIATIONS (OCCBA). Re:- Judgment delays in the judicial system of Barbados. The Council of the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) has issued a statement dated 22nd November, 2023. In that...
STATEMENT BY THE OECS BAR ASSOCIATION
The OECS Bar pledges to continue to defend the independence of the judiciary, uphold the rule of law and promote a more efficient and effective administration of justice. We shall also continue to educate and empower the public on issues touching and concerning the law and on burning issues impacting the administration of justice.
STATEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS
28th April, 2023 STATEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS (OCCBA). Re:- Various comments attributed to The Hon. Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and to The Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines...
JAMBAR Conference – (CCJ vs PC) Presentation Ruggles Ferguson
Recording of the Nancy Mae Anderson Lecture
OCCBA Extends Condolences to the Barbados Bar on the Passing of Ezra Alleyne
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
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...