Acting President Wade Mark has heaped praises on Justice Ronnie Boodoo­singh on attaining the highest post in the Judiciary, saying the baton of Chief Justice has been passed with dignity.

He was speaking at the President’s House, Port of Spain, yesterday, following the swearing-in of Justice Boodoosingh as Chief Justice.

“As we witness this moment of transition, we do so with confidence that the baton has been passed with dignity and that the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago continues to stand on firm and steady ground,” said Mark.