Annual Report of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago 2012-2013 Annual Report 2012-2013 | Page 47

“A Special Human Being”
“ As a Judge, he was incisive, detailed, objective, fair
and fearless. He was passionate about the law, eschewed
poor governance at any level, and embraced fully the
Judiciary’s efforts at transforming itself into a high
performing, professional organisation.”
The Hon Mr Justice Ivor Archie
Chief Justice
“He was very often concerned not only about the matter
before him, but was prepared to see the larger picture
and what lessons could be learnt to improve the administration of justice.”
Mr Justice Alan Mendonca, JA
There was a spark in Wendell Kangaloo, so special that
even his relatively brief years and early passing could not
put it out.”
Mr Seenath Jairam
President, Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago

determination, love, humility and faith...”
Mr Justice Andre de Vignes
“He has contributed so much to us in the country,
whether it be by way of his jurisprudence, his scholarship, his dignity, his integrity, that we all feel proud that
we have in some way associated with him...”
Mr Russell Martineau, SC
...”We have lost a man, we have lost a good man...and
the loss is not just for the family, whether biological,
judicial or legal; the loss is for all humanity.”
Ms Marissa Robertson,
Registrar and Marshal of the Supreme Court
...”Justice Kangaloo was a careful man. He was also a
careful Judge who sometimes gave the impression that it
was imprudent to take justice by storm.”
Mr Roger Gaspard, SC
Director of Public Prosecutions

“Up to the date of his passing, he demonstrated courage,

The Honourable Mr Justice
Wendell Kangaloo, JA
1956-2013

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Reshaping the

Judiciary Identity