By Alric Lindsay Yesterday, January 27, 2026, a heated exchange in the Summary Court exposed deep frustrations over chronic delays in the criminal justice system, with defence lawyers and crown counsel from the Office of the Director of Public...
By Alric Lindsay After a judge-alone trial, William Guadados Duarte was found guilty today, January 27, 2026, of causing the death of motorcyclist Kieron Watler through dangerous driving on Walkers Road. According to the details shared in court, on...
Court Fines Man $2,040 & Orders Completion Of 100 Hours Of Community Service In Cockfighting Case
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By Alric Lindsay In a stern rebuke of animal cruelty, the Chief Magistrate handed down a conditional discharge to a local man involved in cockfighting, highlighting the inhumane treatment of birds bred for the illegal activity. The defendant, identified...
E-Bike Ride Ends In Spousal Abuse. Man Assaulted His Wife, Kicking Her In The Neck After She Asked For A Divorce
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By Alric Lindsay Indra Kumar Shrestha appeared in the Summary Court today, January 19, 2026, to face a charge of common assault, involving an abuse of his wife. The Chief Magistrate imposed a 12-month conditional discharge, requiring him to...
Tourists Fined In Separate Cases Of Gummy/THC Importation At Airport. No Convictions Were Recorded.
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By Alric Lindsay In a pair of similar cases heard in the Summary Court today, January 19, 2026, two visitors from the United States were granted absolute discharges without convictions for importing small quantities of THC-infused gummies. The Chief...
Woman Alleges Indecent Assault By Former Co-Worker. She Says The Man Kissed Her Without Her Consent & Touched Her Breasts.
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By Alric Lindsay In a courtroom drama unfolding at the Summary Court, a man stands accused of indecently assaulting his former co-worker, after a late-night social outing in April 2024. The allegations stem from an after-work birthday celebration that...
Judicial Community Bids Fond Farewell to “Fair and Fearless” Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn
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By Alric Lindsay The Cayman Islands judiciary gathered on Friday for a bittersweet valedictory ceremony to honour Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn as she concludes her distinguished career in the jurisdiction. Magistrate Gunn is set to transition to the United Kingdom,...
Court Grants Bail To Man Amid Allegations Of Inciting A Child To Participate In Sexual Activity
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By Alric Lindsay In a Summary Court hearing today, January 16, 2026, a man facing charges of inviting a child to participate in a sexual activity, abuse of a position of trust and indecent assault was granted bail. He...
Chief Justice Stresses Resource Challenges For The Cayman Judiciary At The 2026 Grand Court Opening
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By Alric Lindsay In a pointed address during the ceremonial opening of the Grand Court today, January 14, 2026, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale underscored the judiciary’s status as one of the three branches of government, while highlighting persistent resource...
Man Sentenced To 18 Months’ Probation for Threatening Ex-Partner Over New Relationship
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By Alric Lindsay Today, January 7, 2026, a 26-year-old Caymanian man was placed on 18 months’ probation after causing fear or provocation of violence in relation to his former partner during a heated co-parenting dispute. The case, heard in...