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 Two men appeared in Grand Court today, February 20, 2026, facing serious charges involving unlicensed firearms. One faces an additional charge involving the high-value robbery of jewelry from Cash Wiz. Both face trial in May 2025....
By Alric Lindsay A 58-year-old tourist who imported 28 cannabis-derived gummies into the Cayman Islands last week walked out of court today, February 20, 2026, with no conviction after the Chief Magistrate ruled the case involved “exceptional circumstances” warranting...
By Alric Lindsay A delegation from the United Kingdom, including Sarah Champion MP, The Rt Hon. the Lord Brady of Altrincham, The Rt Hon. the Baroness Laing of Elderslie DBE, Edward Morello MP and Dr Al Pinkerton MP wrapped...
By Alric Lindsay According to a Grand Court judgment dated January 26, 2026, the Hon. Justice Emma Peters sentenced 29-year-old Lenord Shamu Davy to 14 months’ imprisonment for sexual communication with a 14-year-old girl. However, he will not have...
By Alric Lindsay In a packed session at the Summary Court today, February 10, 2026, Deisy Diana James De Moore faced serious charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing fear or provocation of violence, common assault and stalking...
By Alric Lindsay In a case that has highlighted the dangers of social media grooming and the vulnerabilities of young children online in the Cayman Islands, George Martin Slijper was sentenced today, February 10, 2026, to a total of...
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...
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...
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...
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