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flag Trinidad and Tobago's Chief Justice Ivor Archie retired early at 65, citing transparency, leaving a legacy of reform and controversy.

flag Trinidad and Tobago's Chief Justice Ivor Archie, who has served since 2008, announced his early retirement at age 65 during the 2025-2026 law term opening, citing the need for transparency and a smooth leadership transition. flag Though the retirement age was raised to 70 in 2020, Archie chose to step down, leaving a legacy of judicial modernization, including tech-driven reforms and hybrid court systems, alongside controversy over misconduct allegations and strained relations with key legal bodies. flag His departure, coinciding with retirements of senior judges, creates a leadership vacuum, with the President set to appoint a successor following consultation. flag Calls for a transparent process and structural reforms have emerged, as stakeholders emphasize the need for a new leader to restore public confidence and ensure judicial independence.

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