Over 20 Labour Cases Still Await Judgment Years After Hearings Concluded

Anderson Carty has written to the Industrial Court raising serious concerns over what he describes as “long outstanding judgments” that have left several clients waiting years for decisions in their labour matters.

In a letter dated February 16, 2026 and addressed to the Registrar of the Industrial Court Carty, a trade unionist, outlined more than two dozen cases filed between 2015 and 2019 that remain pending delivery of judgment despite hearings having concluded in many instances several years ago.

Carty referenced a previous letter sent on December 31, 2024, in which he first sought clarity on the delayed rulings. He stated that, of the extensive list of matters provided at that time, only five judgments have since been delivered.

**READ LETTER HERE: “Re: Long Outstanding Judgments resulting in Clear Denial of Justice for Clients”

The cases listed span a wide cross-section of employers, including private companies, resorts, financial institutions and statutory bodies. According to the letter, several of the matters were heard as far back as 2016 and 2017, while others concluded between 2020 and 2023, yet remain in the status of “Waiting Delivery of Judgment.”

Among the judgments reportedly delivered since his previous correspondence are matters involving Cable & Wireless, AUA College of Medicine, Kennedy’s Club Ltd, Halcyon Cove by Rex and Jumby Bay Island Company Ltd.

However, Carty maintains that the majority of his clients are still awaiting decisions.

“Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”

In the letter, Carty invoked the well-known legal principle that “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” arguing that his clients have suffered what he termed a “grave injustice” due to the protracted delays.

He further alleged that the situation has been compounded by a Contempt Order issued against him by the Court on November 3, 2023. Carty described the order as “illegal and unlawful” and suggested that it may be impacting the progress of his clients’ cases.

According to his correspondence, some clients have reportedly been told by Court officials that their representative is responsible for the delay in delivery of judgments. Carty rejected that assertion and implied that the outstanding matters may be connected to his refusal to comply with what he characterizes as an unlawful order.

The letter was copied to several senior figures and institutions, including the Prime Minister, the Attorney General, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Antigua & Barbuda Bar Association, legal representatives for employers and the affected clients.

Carty concluded by stating that he awaits a response from the Registrar before proceeding with what he described as “whatever lawful action is available” to his clients.

The Industrial Court has not yet publicly responded to the claims.