首席法官Ivor Archie在17年后于2025年10月22日退休,理由是需要平稳过渡和法院改革。 Chief Justice Ivor Archie retired on Oct. 22, 2025, after 17 years, citing a need for smooth transition and court reforms.

首席法官伊沃尔·阿奇(Ivor Archie)于2025年10月22日退休, 担任特立尼达和多巴哥任期最长的首席法官已有17年, Chief Justice Ivor Archie retired on October 22, 2025, after 17 years as Trinidad and Tobago’s longest-serving chief justice, stepping down before the mandatory retirement age to ensure a smooth transition. 他赞扬技术一体化和认罪求情讨价还价等改革将刑事审判时间从10个多月减少到11个月至18个月。 He credited reforms like technology integration and plea bargaining for reducing criminal trial times from over a decade to 11 to 18 months. Archie赞扬法院效率和利益攸关方参与方面的改进,同时告诫说,如果没有充足的人员配置,收益可能面临风险。 Archie praised improvements in court efficiency and stakeholder engagement, while cautioning that gains could be at risk without adequate staffing. 总理卡姆拉·佩萨德-比塞萨尔(Kamla Persad-Bissessar)赞扬他的服务,称其为对国家司法机构的持久贡献。 Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar lauded his service, calling it a lasting contribution to the nation’s judiciary. 下一任首席法官将由总统在与总理和反对党领袖协商后任命。 The next chief justice will be appointed by the President following consultations with the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader.