Speaker Mrs. Monica Mason-Crichlow

Speaker Details

I have been practicing law for 27 years in Barbados, mainly as a Corporate and Commercial Attorney. Having worked in both the private and public sectors, I have gained a deep understanding of international law, governance, and the compliance and the regulatory landscapes. I am presently the Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary at the Barbados Civil Aviation Authority and my legal role entails advising the Authority on a wide range of legal matters including licensing, enforcement actions, international treaties and aviation security matters. My role also involves liaising with industry stakeholders to support policy development and legal harmonization. I have also played a pivotal role in development the Authority's Rule Making Policy, its Administration Manual and the drafting of (a) a new suite of over twenty-five (25) Regulations, (b) amendments to the Barbados Civil Aviation Act, (c) a new Air Navigation Services Bill and (d) a new Aircraft Accident Investigation Bill. My Corporate Secretarial duties also extend to the National Civil Aviation Security Committee and its Risk Assessment Committee. Qualification: U.W.I. (Cave Hill Campus) Master of Law Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law Hugh Wooding Law School Legal Education Certificate U.W.I. (Cave Hill Campus) Bachelor Degree of Laws Barbados Community College Associate Degree in Arts: Law, Politics & Government ICAO International Air Law UWI Legislative Drafting Workshop.