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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), continued its Referral Workshop Series and sensitisation sessions on the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction with the Suriname Bar Association at the Centrum Voor Democratie En Rechtspleging, Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 10, Paramaribo. Postbus 3006 Suriname. This initiative is co-funded by the European Development Fund (EDF).
The Suriname Bar Association members gathered in a session to deepen their understanding of the referral obligations of local courts and the Court’s Original Jurisdiction. Through simulation exercises, and step-by-step guides, participants were able to identify when a question concerning the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas arises in domestic proceedings, assess whether a referral should be made to the CC. They were also able to understand the process for accessing the Original Jurisdiction of the Court and the value that this Jurisdiction brings to the Territory.
Joining the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice as a facilitator for these sessions was Dr Jacintha Asarfi, University of Curacao; Jasmyn Sargeant, CCJ Judicial Counsel; Ria Mohammed-Pollard, CCJ Communications and Information Manager; and John Furlonge, Project Coordinator, 11th EDF Support to the CCJ.
