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Justice Minister Devesh Maharaj said yesterday that the announcement by Chief Justice Ivor Archie that he is retiring early came as a surprise.

Speaking with reporters outside the Hall of Justice, Knox Street, Port of Spain, following the ceremonial opening of the 2025-2026 law term where Archie made the announcement, Maharaj said the development requires careful reflection on the way forward.

‘taken by surprise’: Justice Minister Devesh Maharaj leaves the Hall of Justice, Port of Spain, yesterday following the opening of the 2025-2026 law term.