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A Second Master Of The High Court Sworn In
Barbados has a second Master of the High Court. She is Heather Clarke, the former Registrar of Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office.
Earlier today at Government House, Ms. Clarke took the Oaths of Allegiance and Office before Governor General Dame Sandra Mason and Chief Justice of Barbados, Patterson Cheltenham.
“I see this [post] as another step in my profession, and I will do my best as I’ve always done. I’ve always work hard and will continue to do so,” Ms. Clarke commented, on taking up her new post.
The Master of the High Court is mainly responsible for case management. The individual serves as the intermediary between the registrar and judges, and has the same jurisdiction as a High Court Judge, but cannot sit in open court.
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Three New Justices Of The Peace Sworn In
Barbados has three new Justices of the Peace (JPs).
In a ceremony held at Government House earlier today, the new JPs, one male and two females, took the Oaths of Allegiance and Office before Governor General Dame Sandra Mason.
Those sworn in today were Evril Lewis-Browne, Angelia Sharif, and Warren Mottley.
Dame Sandra congratulated the new JPs, and advised them that a Justice of the Peace has a very significant and serious role to perform in assisting the inhabitants of this island. She also encouraged them, as they go forward, to take their oath seriously.
Justices of the Peace are recommended by Members of Parliament. They are appointed by a Warrant, issued by the Governor General and on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Signing and certifying the validity of copies of official documents is one of the many duties performed by JPs. The new JPs stated that they are up to the task to doing what is right for their country and that it is an honour and privilege to serve as JPs.
