Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu Appointed as New CCJ Judge, Filling Vacancy Left by Justice Wit

Dr.Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) to serve as a Judge with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Dr. Ononaiwu is a seasoned attorney-at-law with over two decades of legal experience and will fill the vacancy left by the untimely death of Justice Jacob Wit, who passed away on January 16, 2024. Dr. Ononaiwu brings a wealth of expertise to the CCJ, particularly in the fields of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Law, International Law and International Trade Law. Her diverse background includes roles as an adjudicator, litigator, legal advisor, and university lecturer. The announcement was made by Justice Adrian Saunders, Chairman of the RJLSC and the President of the CCJ. Dr. Ononaiwu is expected to take the office in October. The RJLSC continues its efforts to recruit additional members to the CCJ bench including a successor for Justice Saunders who is slated to retire in 2025.