From 20–24 January 2026, a high-level delegation from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) concluded an official visit to the Republic of Suriname, following an invitation extended by the Honourable Mr Justice Iwan Rasoelbaks, President of the Court of Justice of Suriname. Suriname comes from a civil law tradition, unlike most other Caribbean Community Member States, which have a common law background. It was explained that the Chamber would comprise suitably qualified judges, experienced in civil law jurisprudence. Additionally, proceedings would be conducted entirely in accordance with civil law traditions. Discussions focused on the modernisation of Suriname’s judiciary and the CCJ’s role in supporting judicial reform and regional integration.