In Brief
- The News: Five High Court judges were officially elevated to the Court of Appeal on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- The Appointees: Justices Frank Seepersad, Devindra Rampersad, Robin Mohammed, Avason Quinlan-Williams, and Margaret Mohammed.
- The Process: Appointed by President Christine Kangaloo on the advice of the JLSC, with Instruments of Appointment presented by Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh at the Waterfront Judicial Centre.
- The Impact: The promotions bring the Court of Appeal to its full strength, which the Chief Justice expects will boost the court’s capacity and performance.
The Court of Appeal has reached its full complement of judges following the elevation of five High Court judges to the appellate bench on Monday.
The newly appointed Justices of Appeal are Justice Frank Seepersad, Justice Devindra Rampersad, Justice Robin Mohammed, Justice Avason Quinlan-Williams, and Justice Margaret Mohammed.
The appointments were made by President Christine Kangaloo, ORTT, acting on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) in accordance with Section 104 of the Constitution.
Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh, ORTT, presented the judges with their Instruments of Appointment during an afternoon ceremony at the Waterfront Judicial Centre in Port of Spain, which was attended by the judges’ family members.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Judiciary noted that the promotions bring the Court of Appeal to its full strength.
Chief Justice Boodoosingh welcomed the appointments, stating that he looks forward to the enhanced capacity and performance of the Appellate Court in the administration of justice.
The Judiciary also extended its congratulations to the five jurists—noting that each has served with distinction on the High Court bench—and wished them continued success in their new roles.
