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 Tarrick Kevin Crawford appeared in the Grand Court today, July 11, 2025, to face two allegations of causing death by dangerous driving. The first incident occurred in November 2020 when Chuck Elvis Ebanks died. The second...
By Alric Lindsay Ethel Dell Bodden appeared in the Grand Court today, July 11, 2025, to face an allegation of theft of $29,000. She pleaded not guilty to the charge. She was bailed until her trial date on November...
By Alric Lindsay Arlington Bennett Hyde appeared in the Summary Court today, July 9, 2025, to face charges for ganja and cocaine consumption. The Chief Magistrate ordered that Hyde be subject to a 12-month probation order and complete 40...
By Alric Lindsay A 63-year-old tourist appeared in the Summary Court today, July 9, 2025, to face a charge of importation of cannabinol derivatives in the form of 17 gummies. After pleading guilty, the Chief Magistrate gave him an...
RCIPS Press Release Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teens: Tashaena Williams, 15 years old and Kylah Watson, 15 years old. The teens left their Bodden Town home address, located in the Lower Valley area,...
By Alric Lindsay 46-year-old Orlando Roy Simpson, who was previously found guilty of rape, threats to kill and assault causing bodily harm after trial, appeared via video link in the Grand Court on July 4, 2025, to hear sentencing...
By Alric Lindsay Today, July 2, 2025, Patrick Edwards, a tourist who travelled to Cayman from Texas, appeared in the Summary Court to face a charge of possession of bullets contrary to the Firearms Act. The Chief Magistrate found...
By Alric Lindsay Today, July 2, 2025, Spencer Graves and Toi Barnhardt, tourists from New Jersey who are in the Cayman Islands celebrating their honeymoon, appeared in the Summary Court to face a charge of importation of cannabinol derivatives...
By Alric Lindsay Yesterday, July 1, 2025, a Caymanian professional in the financial services industry appeared in the Summary Court to face a charge of importation of a cannabinol derivative in the form of 30 gummies. After pleading guilty,...
By Alric Lindsay Ollen Lester McKenzie appeared in the Summary Court today, July 1, 2025, to face charges of theft, trespassing, and possession and consumption of ganja. He pleaded guilty. Due to concerns about him being in and out...