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Caribbean Court of Justice
Community and Society
Passing of Retired CCJ Judge, Mr. Justice Jacob Wit
Chief Justice, the Hon. Mde. Louise Esther Blenman, of the Senior Courts of Belize, on behalf of the Judiciary of Belize, expresses deep sorrow on the news of the passing of retired Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Mr. Justice Jacob Wit, on January 16, 2024.
Government
Pronouncements on Maya Land Rights
In light of recent public statements, the Government of Belize reaffirms its commitment to full compliance with the terms of the Consent Order of the Caribbean Court of Justice and to the implementation of a Maya Land Policy, which not only affords protection to the rights of the Maya people recognized by our courts but also addresses the concerns of other Belizeans which underpin the comments of Honourable Michael Espat. Finding an appropriate balance requires considerable deliberations both by expert consultants and the Cabinet sub-committee engaged in the process.
Government
Government Resolves Registry Debt at a Discount
The Government of Belize announced on August 22nd, 2022 that it has reached a discounted settlement for the financial damages payable to Belize International Services Ltd. (BISL). This is a result of the unlawful nationalisation in 2013, by the then UDP Administration, of the ships and companies registries, and the subsequent judgment by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in July 2020 against the government.
Government
CCJ rulings not favorable for Belize
Over the past few days, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has delivered judgments on matters involving the Government of Belize (GOB). The court handed down decisions unfavorable for Belize, first in the lawsuit against Trinidad and Tobago for allegedly breaching their obligations under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. The second item involved an appeal between GOB and a private landowner, the Belmopan Land Development Corporation Limited (BLDC).
Community and Society
SATIIM Board Confirms New Executive Director
As the first Program Coordinator of SATIIM’s Women’s Program, Ms. Ch’oc demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both technical and interpersonal skills, including project management, staff supervision, community outreach and administration. As Executive Director, she brings new energy and perspectives to SATIIM’s programs in the defense of human rights and the environment, the promotion of sustainable community development, and the leadership of women and youth.
Government
CCJ rules Belize Government Breached Contract; Company to be Awarded Damages
In a judgment delivered on 30 June 2020, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) granted an appeal in the Appellate Jurisdiction matter of Belize International Services Limited v Attorney General of Belize[2020] CCJ 9 (AJ) BZ.
Community and Society
CCJ allows appeal, Joel Nagel and Caye Bank Win
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction granted an appeal in the matter of Caye International Bank Limited (CIB) and Joel M. Nagel v Tommy Lynn Haugen CCJ Appeal No.
Government
Recent CCJ judgements order GOB to pay compensations to Belize based companies and vindicates convicted murderer
The ruling verdicts, which took place on October 12th and 17th, will see GOB making payments of more than half a million in reimbursements and vindicatory damages. The CCJ also made an additional judgement, in which it overturned the conviction of Belizean Japhet Bennett, who had been serving time at the Belize Central Prison for a 2009 murder.
