Four New Lawyers Called to the Bar in SVG 

By S.Browne. Updated 6:15 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Four Vincentians were formally admitted to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on the St. Vincent and the Grenadines circuit, marking their official entry into the legal profession and the continued strengthening of the nation’s legal fraternity.

Among those called was Tiany Sam, a proud native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines whose admission stands as a testament to perseverance, faith and resilience. Sam completed her legal training during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously battling years of chronic illness and debilitating epileptic episodes that at times left her unable to function for weeks.

Despite these challenges, she pressed forward, anchored by spiritual guidance and unwavering faith. Throughout her journey, Sam drew strength from scripture, particularly Psalm 91:2, which she described as her personal battle cry and the reason she never faltered in the face of pain.

She credited her parents, Anthony and Susan Sam, her sister Toninho, close friends and her church community for providing the emotional and spiritual support needed to sustain her throughout her journey. At the admission ceremony, Sam also expressed gratitude to Ms. Renee Simmons and Mrs. Cerepha Harper-Joseph for their assistance. In her maiden remarks, she acknowledged the solemn responsibility that accompanies the title of Attorney-at-Law and pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards, serve with compassion and competence, and contribute meaningfully to the administration of justice.

Also called to the Bar was Ariel St. Hill, who described the occasion as the realization of a dream forged through discipline, perseverance and sacrifice. St. Hill expressed gratitude to Almighty God for sustaining her throughout her journey and extended heartfelt thanks to her parents, particularly her mother, Keirel St. Hill, whom she described as her anchor throughout the process.

She also acknowledged the support of her brother, extended family, friends, lecturers, mentors and colleagues, and expressed appreciation to Ms. Rochelle Forde and the staff of Rochelle A. Forde Chambers for the opportunity to gain invaluable practical experience and guidance. Notably, St. Hill is the first attorney-at-law and the first female attorney from Fitz-Hughes Village. She described her admission as both a personal and historic achievement, pledging to uphold the dignity of the profession and to advocate with courage and compassion.

One of the newly admitted attorneys, Cheyanne Bacchus, described her call to the Bar as a moment that represents far more than the completion of her legal training, but rather the result of years of dedication, resilience and reflection.

Bacchus began her academic career at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Law. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she stepped away from her studies following the loss of a close family member and worked as a Grade Five teacher, an experience that ultimately reaffirmed her commitment to becoming an attorney-at-law.

She later completed her Bachelor of Laws with Honours at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, and went on to earn her Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School, where she was awarded the R. Andrew Cummings Q.C. Memorial Prize for the best performance by a student from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Bacchus expressed gratitude to the Honourable Justice Rickey Burnett, her mentors and lecturers, and especially her mother, Angella Bacchus, whose sacrifices she described as instrumental to her success. Guided by the scripture Luke 12:48, she pledged to uphold the rule of law and serve with humility, excellence and integrity.

The fourth attorney admitted was Rhea Ollivierre of Fair Hall, a 25-year-old alumna of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School. Ollivierre distinguished herself academically and through leadership and extracurricular involvement, including public speaking, guiding and sports. She later attended the St. Vincent Community College before pursuing legal studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, where she graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Laws, Second Class Honours, Upper Division.

In 2025, Ollivierre completed her Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School and served as a member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Jurisdictional Committee. Her admission to the Bar reflects years of academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service.

The admission of these four attorneys represents a proud moment for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighting stories of perseverance, faith and dedication as they begin their professional service to the nation.

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