Alric Lindsay 
By Alric Lindsay
A man facing multiple violent charges stemming from a summer altercation at a luxury hotel development pleaded not guilty to all counts in the Summary Court today. November 3, 2026.
Javaughno Garfield James, represented by defence attorney Crister Brady, appeared before Chief Magistrate Hernandez to answer a string of serious charges including wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), common assault, and possession of an offensive weapon.
The charges relate to an incident on August 10, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt hotel site. The Crown alleges that James attacked a man, Bobby Thompson, striking him on the forehead with a hammer. James faces an additional wounding charge connected to Thompson, alongside charges of ABH and common assault against a second complainant, Kevin Treasurer, who was allegedly struck in the hand and face.
During the swift morning session, James entered firm “not guilty” pleas to all charges. Attorney Brady informed the court that his client’s actions were a clear matter of self-defence.
The court noted that James is currently bound by a local work permit that remains valid until April 2027. Recognising the timeline, Chief Magistrate Hernandez mapped out the upcoming legal proceedings to ensure a swift resolution. A Case Management hearing is set for December 10, 2026, with a formal trial date set for January 20, 2027.
James had his bail extended until his upcoming court appearances. In the meantime, he requested copies of his passport biography pages for administrative records while his passport is being held by the court.
