Legal systems in the Caribbean still reflect those of the original European host countries, however, current commercial practice pays no respect to historic boundaries. Inevitably, disputes will arise. The use of arbitration as a method of settling commercial disputes in the Caribbean is gaining ground. Arbitration as an alternative to our over-stressed court system has the potential to result in the speedy, economic and equitable settlement of commercial disputes.
M.J. STOPPI has had a long career as a quantity surveyor and a leading arbitrator in the Caribbean. His publications include Commercial Arbitration in Jamaica; Commercial Arbitration in the Caribbean; and Adjudication: A Practical Guide for the Caribbean.