Barbados is set to get a new Chief Justice later this year.

The current Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham will be retiring in less than six months.

Sir Patterson made this announcement today during the swearing-in ceremony of Madame Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne as a High Court judge.

The Chief Justice who has been practicing law for 46 years has held his current position since 2020.

He indicates there will be other High Court vacancies.

Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham