Two individuals were sworn in as magistrates of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) yesterday (April 2) at a ceremony at Government House.
According to the state-run Agency for Public Information – API the newly sworn-in magistrates are Tammika Dasliva McKenzie and Kaywana Jacobs.
Tammika Dasliva McKenzie who was attached to the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was sworn in as a Senior Magistrate while Kaywana Jacobs who worked at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) was sworn in as a Temporary Magistrate.
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“Governor General Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan presided over the ceremony and praised the new magistrates for their achievements and advised them that this new journey will not be easy, but with knowledge and maturity, she knows they will be successful,” the API said in a press release.
“Newly appointed Senior Magistrate Tammika Dasilva Mckenzie echoed loud praises to her maternal and immediate family for all their support and sacrifices they made throughout her life. Dasilva Mackenzie said her aim in her new position is not to be perfect but to be fair in her decision-making,” the API said.
“Temporary Magistrate to the ECSC Kawana Jacobs said she is guided by fairness, commitment and the pursuit of truth. She also told the audience that she would be approaching each case with an open mind and a steadfast resolve. Jacobs also echoed many thanks to her family, friends and coworkers who helped her through her professional journey,” the API said.
The API said the swearing in ceremony was witnessed by High Court Judge of ECSC Justice Colin Williams, Senior Magistrate Colin John, Cabinet Secretary Kattian Barnwell-Scott, Director of Public Prosecution Sejilla Mc Dowall among other dignitaries, families, friends and well-wishers.
On its website, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court says:
“The men and women who make up our judiciary have made the commitment by the Oaths they have taken, to serve our “Member States and Territories by ensuring fair trials and upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. The court’s vision statement, which can be found on the court’s website, sets the standard of achievement for every judicial officer”.
“Judicial officers are keenly aware that they must espouse the highest standards of conduct – both in and out of court – as this is essential to the building of public trust and confidence in the judiciary,” the Court says.