The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has announced the appointment of Her Ladyship the Honourable Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice of the ECSC, effective April 9.
“Her Ladyship takes office following a remarkable legal and judicial career defined by exemplary service, sound jurisprudence, and an unwavering commitment to justice across the Eastern Caribbean sub-region,” the court said in a press statement.
As chief justice, she will provide vital judicial leadership and administrative oversight for the ECSC, which serves six independent member states and three British overseas territories within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
“This appointment marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of judicial excellence, regional cooperation, and the reinforcement of the rule of law in the Eastern Caribbean,” the court said.
“Her Ladyship’s ascension to the office of Chief Justice underscores her exceptional contributions to the judiciary and her steadfast dedication to justice and regional service,” the court further stated.
“We hold firm in our belief that under her leadership, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will continue to exemplify the highest standards of judicial excellence and innovation.”
Justice Price Findlay was born in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago.
In 1985, she obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree with honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.
She thereafter attended the Hugh Wooding Law School and received the Legal Education Certificate upon completion of her studies in 1987.
Later that year, Justice Price Findlay was called to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago.
Justice Price Findlay began her legal career as an associate in the Law Firm of James Brathwaite from 1987-1988. Between 1988 and 1990, she was an associate in the Chambers of Clarke and Company; between 1991 and 1994, she held the position of associate in the Chambers of McW Todman and Company in the Territory of the Virgin Islands.
In 1995, she founded her private legal practice in the Virgin Islands, which expanded into a law firm with other notable partners and associates.
Justice Price Findlay served as managing partner in her firm until she was appointed to act as a High Court Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court assigned to Anguilla from February to May 2009.
In September 2009, Justice Price Findlay was appointed a High Court Judge assigned to Grenada.
From Sept. 1, 2015, to August 2022, she was assigned to St. Lucia and served as a judge of the Criminal Division of the High Court. On Sept. 1, 2022, Justice Price Findlay was elevated to the Court of Appeal Bench.
