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New MemberS Appointed at the industrial Court OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

(from left) His Honour Mr. Brambhanan Dubay; His Honour Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh; Her Honour Mrs. Kathleen George-Marcelle, Ag. Vice President; His Honour Mr. Herbert Soverall, Ag. President and His Honour Dr. Selwyn Samaroo

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: The Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago (Industrial Court) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Members to the bench. They are Their Honours Mr. Rudranauth Indarsingh, Dr. Selwyn Samaroo and Mr. Brambhanan Dubay. The new Members were formally presented with their instruments of appointment by His Honour Mr. Herbert Soverall, Acting President of the Industrial Court, during a brief ceremony held on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Her Honour Mrs. Kathleen George-Marcelle, Acting Vice President and Mrs. Kathy Ann Alexander-Fraser, Acting Registrar, who warmly welcomed the newly appointed Members to the Court. Their Honours Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh and Dr. Selwyn Samaroo will preside over disputes under the Essential Services Division, while His Honour Mr. Bramhanan Dubay will preside over disputes under the General Services Division.

His Honour Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh is a politician, trade unionist and labour advocate with over thirty years of public service leadership, well known for championing workers’ rights and shaping national labour policy. Prior to his appointment as a Member of the Industrial Court, he served as the Member of Parliament for Couva South. He has held ministerial roles across key portfolios, including Works and Transport; Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development; Local Government; and Finance and the Economy. His contributions to legislative reform are well documented, having actively participated in Parliamentary debates on major national bills including those related to local government reform and Tobago self-governance. Before entering full-time politics, His Honour Indarsingh was first Education and Research Officer, then General Secretary and finally, President General of the All Trinidad Sugar and General Workers’ Trade Union (ATSGWTU). During his tenure, he led advocacy and negotiations for over 15,000 workers across multiple sectors. He played a pivotal role in negotiating the Voluntary Separation Employment Package (VSEP) for Caroni (1975) Ltd., benefitting over 10,000 employees. In recognition of his contributions to trade unionism, he was awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver) in 2005. His academic background includes a Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Political Science and History from the University of the West Indies. 

His Honour Dr. Selwyn Samaroo is an Attorney-at-Law with extensive experience in industrial relations, academia and public service. He brings a wealth of expertise to his role, having previously served as a judge of the Industrial Court from 2012 to 2018. Prior to his current appointment, he held the position of Manager Human Resources, Employee Relations at the South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA). In academia, Dr. Samaroo served as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, USA and has contributed to academic publishing as an Editorial Reviewer for W.W. Norton and Company, USA. Dr. Samaroo is the holder of a Doctor of Education in Learning and Leadership and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Tennessee, USA. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Theology, Political Science and Religion from Lee University, USA. His professional development includes specialized training in negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and international labour standards on gender equality from the International Labour Organization. He is also a member of the North American Association of Public Administration.

His Honour Mr. Brambhanan Dubay is the holder of a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of London. He is certified in areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, Drug Trafficking Investigations and TT OSHA Compliance for Government Institutions. From 2007 to 2024, Mr. Dubay served as a Magistrate and Senior Magistrate, presiding over criminal trials, family matters, coroner and petty civil court proceedings. Prior to this, he held key legal roles as a Senior State Counsel at the Service Commissions Department and State Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. His early career included service as a Police Officer including Police Prosecutor, and administrative roles in various government agencies. Up until his appointment, His Honour Mr. Dubay was an Associate Tutor at the Hugh Wooding Law School and a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies.

The Industrial Court extends congratulations to the new Members as they embark on this important chapter of service to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

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For further Information contact:
Communications Officer
Tel: 225-4288 ext. 2211 or 734-7532
Email: communications@industrialcourt.org.tt

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The Industrial Court family is profoundly saddened by the news of the passing of former Judge, His Honour Mr. Fitzroy Regis, affectionately known as Roy Regis.

HH Mr. Regis was appointed a Member of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago on December 1, 1994, and dedicated 11 years to the Court, serving in the General Services Division. He brought with him extensive experience in Industrial Relations, having held the position of Group Industrial Relations Manager at Neal & Massy Holdings Limited, served as an Executive Member of the Employers’ Consultative Association, and participated in the Standing Tripartite Committee on the Revision of the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act No. 32 of 1985. During his time on the bench, he presided over one of the Court’s landmark cases: Trade Dispute 96/96 between the Seamen and Waterfront Workers’ Trade Union and Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.

Beyond his work at the Industrial Court, he had a deep passion for sports and was widely known for his enthusiasm for the steelpan. He was an active member of the Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra and the Pan Jazz Association.

The President, Judges, Registrar, and Staff of the Industrial Court extend their heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, friends, and loved ones during this time of sorrow.

May his soul rest in peace.

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TO: All Editors-in-Chief, Head of News

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New Member Appointed at the industrial Court

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Her Honour Mrs. Enid Zephyrine has been appointed a Member of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, O.R.T.T, President of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and will serve in the General Services Division of the Court.

Her Honour Mrs. Zephyrine, who is a Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA), has served in the Public Sector of Trinidad and Tobago for well over forty-five years. She is the holder of a Master of Science in International Money Finance and Investment from Brunel University, London and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom (UK). She also holds a Post Graduate certificate in Project Planning Appraisal Management from Bradford University, UK and certification in Public Administration from the University of the West Indies.

The Industrial Court congratulates Her Honour Mrs. Enid Zephyrine on her appointment and looks forward to working together during her tenure.

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For further Information contact:
Communications Officer
Tel: 225-4288 ext. 2211 or 734-7532
Email: communications@industrialcourt.org.tt

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