Dear Members:

We regret to advise our members of the passing of retired Justice of Appeal Ralph Narine who died on 22nd August 2017.

A graduate of Naparima College, San Fernando, Justice of Appeal Narine was a member of the Gray’s Inn in London, England, where he qualified in 1952 as a barrister and later served for 35 years in Trinidad and Tobago as a Lawyer and Judge.

Upon his return to Trinidad, he quickly established a practice in both Civil and Criminal Law becoming one of the most sought after Barristers in San Fernando.

In 1967 he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court under then Chief Justice Wooding. He was later elevated to the post of Justice of Appeal in 1984. He retired from the bench in 1987. His judgments are well respected and for the most part have been upheld by appellate courts.

In addition to his professional life, Justice Narine was an astute sportsman in cricket and volleyball and a notable musician, playing the mandolin and violin in an orchestra. He was a founding member of the National Council for Indian Culture in 1964.

His appointments to State boards and committees dealt with a host of matters including sports administration, the operations of the Port Authority, Justices of the Peace and the Integrity Commission. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago presented him with a National Award, the Chaconia Medal (Gold) for public service in 1988. In 2015 he was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of the West Indies

On behalf of the legal fraternity we offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Regards
Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago