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Dr. Christopher Malcolm sworn in as new Attorney General

Dr. Christopher Phillip Malcolm. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jamaican Attorney-At-Law Dr. Christopher Phillip Malcolm has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of the Virgin Islands at the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd House of Assembly.

The swearing in was done minutes ago January 17, 2012.

According to a Government Information Service (GIS) press release previously issued, Governor Boyd McCleary, after consultation with the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, approved the appointment of Dr. Christopher Phillip Malcolm as Attorney General with effect from January 1, 2012.

Dr. Malcolm is a native of Jamaica who is admitted to practice in Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Dominica and St. Lucia. His legal and professional experience spans over 16 years, including as a lecturer in the faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, from which he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.

He also holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) degree, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University, London.

In 2010, Dr. Malcolm completed a course on Legal Instruments of International Economic Law and Regional Integration from UNCTAD Virtual Institute in collaboration with the Universities of Barcelona and Chile. His research interests and areas of expertise include Banking and Finance; Regulation and Compliance; Regional Integration and Economic Development; International Trade and Investment; Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Corporate and Commercial Law. He has been the Head, Legal Unit, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States; Guest Lecturer, International Financial Law Unit, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University in London; and Tutor, World Trade Organisation Trade Policy Course.

Dr. Malcolm is the author of several notable publications; recipient of many distinctions, honours and awards; and has travelled, worked extensively and presented at various conferences and seminars within the region and internationally. He is also the Founder/Director of Partners for Economic Development Limited; Partner in Malcolm Gordon, Attorneys-at-Law.

Dr. Malcolm succeeds Baba Aziz, Principal Crown Counsel who was appointed Acting Attorney General from June 24, 2010.

10 Responses to “Dr. Christopher Malcolm sworn in as new Attorney General ”

  • HELP HELP HELP (17/01/2012, 11:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    same on NDP when there are so many locals that can do tis work!!!! never my vote again
    • Mmm (17/01/2012, 15:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      so how you think it would have been different if VIP won? who were the attorney generals and where were they from when VIP was in? think abou it
  • Real Talk (17/01/2012, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    another islandman again?
    • Jack johnson (17/01/2012, 17:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Stop being so foolish. Ask our locals who are qualified why they are not interested in the job before talking crap but islandman. You really want to know why they are not interested in the job? They are not interested because they don't want to leave their local practices they own to become a political puppets and its not worth it financially.
  • fools (17/01/2012, 14:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    People around the world continue to think bvi people stupid and cannot hold a job in dem own country…a JAMDOWN AG, A JAMDOWN PS and THREE island men in we legislative council well saw..
    • Real Talk (17/01/2012, 16:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      How do you contribute to this Territory? ** SILENCE **.............................................That's what I thought!
  • Hmm (17/01/2012, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I saw this gentleman giving tourist directions today, I thought that was neat....Let's give the man a try.
    • ------------------------- (18/01/2012, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      that's how they are, they settle in and try and take over and own the place....
  • Real Talk (17/01/2012, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop using my screen name to chat piss!! Do you know of any locals that applied for this job? Schuups! You all give away our most precious resource to Biwater and now on here complaining about AG?
    • Man up (17/01/2012, 21:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      "Real talk" you funny man backside always ranting and raving when locals speak out for dem rights....meh bouy the world is round!


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