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Ronnie Boodoosingh

Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago

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Biography

Ronnie Boodoosingh became Trinidad and Tobago's ninth Chief Justice on 22 October 2025. The Judiciary says he earned a law degree at the University of the West Indies in 1990, completed legal training at Hugh Wooding Law School in 1992, and was admitted to practise law that October. He later earned a master's degree in international dispute resolution from the University of London.

1 focus story · 3 other mentions in Luk It Hyah since 23 Oct 2026. This tracks our coverage, not a measure of influence or character.

Why This Person Appears in Our Coverage

The ninth Chief Justice, appointed on 22 October 2025. This profile records sourced public actions and statements about the administration of justice; a proposed target is not an achieved result or a deadline for individual cases.

Documented Actions and Statements

  1. 22 Oct 2025 · Appointment

    Was appointed Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, succeeding Ivor Archie.

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  2. 12 Jun 2026 · Public address

    Addressed the Law Association conference on modernising the justice system and improving fair, timely outcomes and accountability. These were reform proposals, not measured outcomes.

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  3. 7 Jul 2026 · Practice direction

    Issued a practice direction on responsible use of generative AI in court proceedings, effective 8 July.

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  4. 23 Oct 2026 · Attributed ambition

    The Trinidad Guardian reported his aspiration for criminal matters eventually to be determined within two to three years. A baseline and timetable for reaching that target were not established in the cited report.

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Related Coverage

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  1. Five Judges Appointed to the Court of Appeal · 02 Nov 2026 · Mention
  2. Judiciary Honours Justice Prakash Moosai at Retirement · 28 Oct 2026 · Mention
  3. Appeal Court Urges Talks on Families Stranded in Syria · 24 Oct 2026 · Mention
  4. Chief Justice Outlines Goal to Finish Criminal Cases Within Three Years · 23 Oct 2026 · Focus story

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