Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Formally launched on 5 March 2024, uniting women judicial officers across the nine Member States and Territories.
Welcome
I am excited to welcome you to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Association of Women Judges (ECAWJ).
The ECAWJ is a group of women judicial officers from across the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s nine member states and territories, spanning from the unique islands of the Territory of the Virgin Islands in the north to the spice isle of Grenada in the south. We are brought together by a shared purpose: to promote a greater understanding of the legal issues facing women and girls, and to support each other in the work that we do on a daily basis.
Since our launch in March 2024, our membership has grown, and our work now reaches from the courtroom into our communities.
I wish to thank those who currently serve and have previously served as Directors and executive committee members for their service and dedication to the work of the ECAWJ. Along our journey, there are those who have assisted us in ways that we cannot ever repay.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Ms. Joi Sandiford for creating our vibrant logo, Mr. Stephen Dantes for designing the newsletter layout, and Mr. Curtis Raphael for bringing our website to life.
Finally, to our members, thank you for continuing to support the work of the ECAWJ.
Whether you are a colleague, a partner or simply curious, I invite you to journey through the pages of the website and explore the ECAWJ.
Kimberly Cenac-Phulgence
Justice Kimberly Cenac-PhulgencePresident, ECAWJ
What’s new
Recent activities, publications and opportunities, in brief.
Creative Competition 2026 is openEnsure Justice. Protect Survivors. End Impunity. Visual art and performing art, for ages 11 to 18.Lady Justice Issue 3: From Reform to RealityThe third issue asks what happens after a reform is announced: Senior Magistrate Veronica Thomas on domestic violence legislation in Antigua and Barbuda, Justice…Message from the President: International Day of Judicial Wellbeing 2026Today we celebrate the second International Day of Judicial Wellbeing. A message from the President of the ECAWJ.International Women’s Day 2026: Across the IslandsHow ECAWJ members marked International Day of Women Judges and International Women's Day 2026, from a regional Fireside Chat and step challenge to reading…
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Dame Janice Pereira birthed and shared the vision for a women judges’ association. The ECAWJ was incorporated on 27 October 2022 and formally launched on 5 March 2024 as part of the Court’s 57th anniversary celebrations.
From our launch to conferences in Trinidad, San Diego and Cape Town, a record of women judicial officers gathering, learning and celebrating together.
Dame Janice was the first female Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and the visionary behind a women judges’ association for the region. She was formally recognised as Patron in August 2024.
Our directors and executive officers lead the Association’s work across the Member States and Territories.
Justice Kimberly Cenac-PhulgenceDirector and President
Justice Tamara GillDirector and 1st Vice President
Master Tamara Foster2nd Vice President
Justice Angelica TeelucksinghDirector and Secretary
Mrs. Chanelle Petty-BarrettAssistant Secretary
Her Honour Ngaio EmanuelDirector and Treasurer
Justice Agnes ActieDirector and Assistant Treasurer
Justice Cybelle Cenac-DantesPublic Relations Officer
Chief Justice Margaret Price-FindlayConsultantUntil 1982 the Court was served by jurists who were all male. That year Justice Monica Joseph became the first woman appointed to serve as a High Court Judge. See our history.
A tribute to the women who opened the way, marking the Court’s 57th anniversary.
Reports, commemorations, conversations and conferences from across the Association. Find our statements and reports in Publications.
Membership is open to anyone who holds or has retired from a permanent or salaried judicial post.
The Bench and Beyond: our newsletter of legal discourse, reflections and member stories.
Reflections on the pressures and practice of judicial wellness.
