On Tuesday 13th January 2020, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will commence the New Law Year 2020 with its usual Ceremonial Opening in the form of a Special Sitting of the Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines. There will be simultaneous special sittings in the other eight (8) Member States and Territories of the OECS. The proceedings will commence with a church service in each Member State and Territory followed by the procession to the High Court where the formal sitting will be held. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines the Church Service will be held at the Cathedral of the Assumption commencing at 8:00 a.m. followed by the inspection of the Guard of Honour and the formal Court Sitting which will be held at Court House in Kingstown. The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship, Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LL.D will deliver the Opening Address at 10:00 a.m. which will be carried live via simulcast to all Member States and Territories of the OECS and will also be broadcast throughout the region via the local media. The public is encouraged to participate in the Ceremonial Opening of the Law Year 2020 by attending either the church service or the special sitting or by listening to your local radio station. High Court of Justice Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
