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
Press Release From Her Excellency The Governor Following the resignations of various ministers this week and uncertainty arising, Her Excellency The Governor Jane Owen issued a second statement today, November 1, 2024. The statement is set out below. I...
By Alric Lindsay Dave Richard Ebanks appeared in Grand Court today, November 1, 2024, where he pleaded guilty with an explanation for arson concerning the North Side police station. Following the guilty plea, his lawyer applied to amend his...
By Alric Lindsay Raphael Andrew Thomas appeared before Justice Richards in the Grand Court today, November 1, 2024, to charges of forgery and uttering a false document. Thomas pleaded not guilty to both charges. Background Regarding the forgery charge,...
By Alric Lindsay Lance Justin Myles appeared via video link in Grand Court today, November 1, 2024, to face allegations of rape and assault causing actual bodily harm. He pled not guilty to both charges. Background Regarding the rape...
By Alric Lindsay The gallery of the Grand Court was packed yesterday, October 31, 2024, with several persons charged with bribery under the Anti-Corruption Act. It is alleged on various occasions that the relevant persons bribed a public official,...
Securities and Exchange Commission Press Release Yesterday, October 31, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS) and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (JPMIM) – both affiliates of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JP Morgan) –...
Customs & Border Control Press Release Nine days after the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) held a Multi-Agency Mass Migration Committee meeting to discuss the concerns of the recent developments in the Republic of Cuba and...
Water Authority Press Release Over the past several months, the Water Authority has seen an increase in waste oil and fuel being improperly disposed of, in and around our meter boxes. This poses a great risk to the public...
Press Release From Her Excellency The Governor Regarding the changes in the Government announced today, October 31, Her Excellency The Governor issued the following statement: I have been advised that four Members of Parliament – Deputy Premier Honourable André...
By Alric Lindsay A 64-year-old man appeared in the Summary Court yesterday, October 30, 2024, facing charges of causing harassment, alarm or distress, damage to property and common assault. The man was sentenced to 30 days for damage to...