The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with an official Ceremonial Church Service on Friday, January 10^th, 2025. Host Member state, St. Lucia is expected to host this year’s event, under the theme: “Accessibility and Awareness -The ECSC Bridging the Gap through Community Engagement”.

The opening in St. Kitts and Nevis will begin with the service at the St. Paul Anglican Church on Main Street, Charlestown at 8am followed by a Procession to The Theodore L. Hobson KC Court Building in Charlestown where the Inspection of the Guard will be conducted followed by the Special Sitting of the Court which will commence at 9:30am.

Honourable Chief Justice Mr. Mario Michel will also present an address at 10am to mark the Opening of the New Law Year. There will be one Special Sitting throughout the 9 Member States and Territories. The Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship, Hon. Mr. Mario Michel, will deliver the feature address live from St. Lucia along with the Attorney General of Saint Lucia and other speakers from the various Member States and Territories of the Eastern Caribbean including Ms. Miselle O’Brien of St. Kitts and Nevis who is expected to make an appearance via Zoom.