NEWLY appointed Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh was honoured at an impromptu special sitting of the Court of Appeal on October 24, with heartfelt tributes that celebrated his humility, intellect, and lifelong dedication to justice and education.

Though unplanned, the sitting at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain was attended by members of the bar and senior legal professionals.

Speakers described the ninth Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago as a man of integrity and quiet strength whose leadership would further fortify the independence and efficiency of the judiciary.