Six judges were sworn in this morning, at the start of the Hilary term the first term of the judicial year.

The ceremony, held at King’s house, saw Lorna Williams and Carolyn Tie-Powell take their oaths as acting judges of the Court of Appeal with their term running from January 12 to March 27.

Kamar Henry-Anderson and Chester crooks were sworn in as puisne judges  and Yvette Wentworth-Miller and Christine McNeil assumed their roles as Masters in Chambers with all appointments effective from January 7 to March 27.

The swearing-in of judges, for the Hilary term marks the formal commencement of a new judicial period, highlighting the continuity and stability of the nation’s legal system.

In his address, Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen said the continued appointment of judges, reflects confidence in their ability to uphold judicial duties and meet the high standards required by the courts.

Meantime, President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop added that the judges’ appointments recognize their commitment to the profession and their ongoing development which will strengthen the nation’s justice system.