Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) are deeply saddened by the passing of Lady Beverley Walrond, QC. We all fully expected Lady Beverley to join us this week for the Commission’s last meeting for the year on 13 December and so, we were especially shocked and grieved to learn of this horrible tragedy.

Lady Beverley was a well-rounded legal professional of unparalleled distinction, well-known for her dedication, legal acumen and sharp mind. She was always a voice of reason and was a principled individual with unfailing integrity. She distinguished herself as an Attorney-at-Law, both in public and private practice and as an acting High Court Judge. She was also a trained Mediator. In her private law practice, she was deeply committed to the cause of children, one of the most vulnerable groups within our society.

Through her role as a member of the RJLSC, Lady Beverley contributed much to the strengthening of the institutions which serve the CCJ and the broader Caribbean Community. From her initial 3-year appointment in 2016 up to the time of her untimely passing, Lady Beverley was an exemplary member of the Commission. She played an active role on several of its sub-committees and we are honoured to have so greatly benefitted from her passion, wisdom, candour and collegiality. The Commission and by extension the Court, the CARICOM Competition Commission, and the soon-to-be established Caribbean Community Administrative Tribunal are all beneficiaries of Commissioner Walrond’s rich legacy.