Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves is to be reappointed to the Supreme Court on a part-time basis for two years, effective January 1, 2016, Government House announced this afternoon.

Earlier in the summer Mr Justice Greaves, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2005, had announced plans to step down this month.

Governor George Fergusson declared himself “delighted” to have Mr Justice Greaves remain on a half-time basis.

“He has served with distinction in this role over the past ten and a half years, and I know that his experience will continue to be a great asset to the judiciary,” Mr Fergusson added.

The appointment came with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee, which was set up by the Governor in 2013 to advise him on constitutional responsibilities relating to the Island’s judiciary.

Before his 2005 appointment, Mr Justice Greaves was the Acting Senior Magistrate of Bermuda from 2001 to 2004, and a magistrate of the Family Court from 1998 to 2001.

During his time in Barbados he served as a Criminal Court Magistrate from 1992 to 1998, Crown counsel in the office of the Solicitor General from 1988 to 1989, and as a prosecutor in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions from 1989 to 1992.