JAMAICA | PNP Congratulates Jamaican Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu on Her Appointment to the CCJ

Kingston, Jamaica, August 24, 2024:The People’s National Party (PNP) has  congratulated Jamaican attorney Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu, on her recent appointment as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). 

Dr. Ononaiwu's appointment by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) fills the vacancy left by the untimely retirement and passing of Mr. Justice Jacob Wit.

Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley welcomed Dr. Ononaiwu's appointment, stating, “Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu's elevation to the CCJ is a moment of immense pride for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

Her extensive experience in International Trade Law, Public International Law, and Constitutional Law, coupled with her academic excellence, positions her as a beacon of legal scholarship and a model of judicial integrity. We are confident that her contributions to the CCJ will be invaluable in upholding justice and advancing the principles of law across the Caribbean region.”

Senator Scott Mottley further highlighted Dr. Ononaiwu's distinguished academic journey as a Rhodes Scholar, holding advanced degrees from the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and The University of the West Indies.

Her professional tenure, including her recent role as Director of External Trade at CARICOM, has equipped her with a deep understanding of the region's legal and economic complexities, making her an exceptional addition to the CCJ bench.

The PNP lauds the rigorous and merit-based selection process undertaken by the RJLSC, which reaffirms the commitment to maintaining the CCJ's reputation as a bastion of fairness, impartiality, and legal excellence. Dr. Ononaiwu’s appointment is not only a testament to her own remarkable abilities but also a reflection of the strength and potential of Caribbean legal professionals on the global stage.

The People’s National Party looks forward to Dr. Ononaiwu’s contributions to the Caribbean Court of Justice and wishes her every success in this new chapter of her exemplary career.

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