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 man appeared in the Summary Court on September 29, 2025, to face a charge of importation of 10.8 grams of cannabis. He had a medical card from Florida and brought the cannabis for a medical...
By Alric Lindsay Terence Cushing, a attorney visiting the Cayman Islands, appeared in the Summary Court today, September 29. 3025, to face charges of careless driving and driving under the influence (blood alcohol was more than double the legal...
By Alric Lindsay A tourist from Connecticut, USA, appeared in the Summary Court on September 25, 2025, to face a charge of importation of 19 capsules containing THC. Magistrate McFarlane fined DeCosta KYD 540.75 and gave him an absolute...
By Alric Lindsay In a Cayman Islands Court of Appeal judgment dated September 18, 2025, it was noted that Samuel Johnson, the appellant, used generative Ai to produce his skeleton arguments when he argued that he did not need...
By Alric Lindsay Based on a publication in the Cayman Islands Gazette dated September 18, 2025, the Cabinet passed regulations stating that the work permit requirements under the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) will not be applicable for certain...
By Alric Lindsay A 27-year-old teacher at the Cayman Islands International School, referred to as Ivan Derig France IV, appeared in the Summary Court today, September 15, 2025, to face a charge of importation of 62 gummies containing THC. ...
By Alric Lindsay Ricardo Nathaniel Roach appeared in the Grand Court today, September 12, 2025, to face multiple fraud and bribery offences related to obtaining fraudulent vehicle roadworthiness certificates. The Honourable Justice Peters sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment;...
By Alric Lindsay Today, August 28, 2025, Rommel Millwood appeared via video link before the Honourable Justice Peters to face sentencing for wounding with intent. The incident involved a stabbing of Marco Green, an illegal beach vendor, who was...
By Alric Lindsay Paul Anthony Taiganides, a former surgeon with the Health Services Authority, appeared in the Summary Court yesterday, August 26, 2025, in connection with an allegation of manslaughter by unlawful admission. It is alleged that after Travis...
By Alric Lindsay Martha Noralee Ebanks appeared in the Summary Court on August 25, 2025, to face a charge of failure to comply with an enforcement notice. However, the Chief Magistrate dismissed the charge after hearing her efforts to...