Alric Lindsay is the founder of Blackbox Insights & News, where he reports regularly on court proceedings in the Cayman Islands. Prior to establishing Blackbox, he was a journalist with Loop Caribbean, which was owned by the Digicel Group until Loop was discontinued. Alric focuses on Summary Court proceedings since that court handles thousands of cases annually, but rarely publishes the magistrate's ruling. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the Cayman Islands financial services industry to his reporting, having previously qualified as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands (non-practising) and as a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia, USA (non-practising). His career spans roles at offshore "magic circle" firms, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and a Big 4 global accounting firm. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, an Accredited Director, and a member of the Cayman Islands Directors Association. He can be reached at alriclindsay@gmail.com
By Alric Lindsay A boat captain, Chris Hall, was fined $7000 today, June 3, 2026, for interacting with a stingray outside of designated wildlife zones. The ruling, handed down by the Chief Magistrate, underscored the serious nature of environmental...
By Alric Lindsay Nickalous Youlando Stevenson appeared in the Summary Court today facing charges, including obtaining property by deception. Mr. Stevenson is accused of dishonestly acquiring $39.60 from two liquor-licensed premises, The Bird bar and Backroom Bar. Reportedly, Stevenson...
By Alric Lindsay In a case that drew strong condemnation from Magistrate McFarlane, Chad Manuel Smith has received a suspended prison sentence, a two-year ban on owning animals, and a substantial compensation order after being found guilty on June...
Kemar Narrice Thomas appeared in the Summary Court today, June 1, 2026, for overstaying 3.5 years in the Cayman Islands. He was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment, with credit to be given for time already served. Thomas, a 43-year-old...
By Alric Lindsay Othneil Hezekiah Williams, Hank Diego Robinson-Porter, and Gage Rivers McLean appeared in the Grand Court today, May 29, 2026, to face allegations of robbery, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. Regarding the robbery, it was alleged...
By Alric Lindsay Kresnere Attberry Robert Watt appeared in the Grand Court today, May 29, 2026, to face charges of attempted murder, rape, wounding with intent and interfering with a witness. He will face sentencing in September 2026. Regarding...
By Alric Lindsay Two men, Patrick Anthony Campbell and Emmanuel Carter Wright, appeared in the Grand Court today, May 29, 2026, to enter pleas on a series of charges, including theft from the beach area near the Kimpton Hotel,...
By Alric Lindsay Shamar Courtney Bethune appeared in the Grand Court today, May 29, 2026, to face charges of robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Regarding the robbery, it was alleged...
By Alric Lindsay Today, May 29, 2026, Joseph Anthony Thomas appeared in the Grand Court to face allegations of rape, sexual penetration of the mouth, and sexual communication with a 14-year-old. Thomas pleaded not guilty. Regarding the rape charge,...
By Alric Lindsay Zulecia Aurora Dilone Mambru, Douglas Omar Hurlston, Shammar Gordon Cummings, Jorge Alexander Escobar-Murillo and Jeffrey Ian Seymour Fernandez appeared the Grand Court today, May 29, 2026. There were various charges including misconduct in a public office,...
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