By Alric Lindsay A man appeared in the Summary Court this week to face three charges of indecent assault against a girl. He was released on bail. Based on court documents, the allegations were as follows: ** indecent assault...
By Alric Lindsay Uriah Delbert Bolton appeared in the Summary Court today, June 23, 2026, to face charges of common assault, possession of ganja and consumption of ganja. He pled not guilty to common assault and guilty to the...
By Alric Lindsay Leroy Peart appeared in the Summary Court today, June 23, 2026, to face a mix of charges under the Traffic Act and Animals Act. He pled guilty to the traffic offences and not guilty to causing...
The FATF Strengthens Its Standards To Help Ensure Access To Financial Services For Humanitarian Assistance
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FATF Press Release, June 23, 2026 The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its Recommendation 6 on targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing to better support humanitarian activities. Recommendation 6 of the FATF Standards requires...
By Alric Lindsay Today, June 22, 2026, the Chief Magistrate heard the case of a couple who faced a charge of failing to keep a dog under proper control. They were fined $500 each, and no destruction of the...
Woman Pleads Guilty To Causing Fear or Provocation of Violence, Telling Victim She “Was Going To Get Shot”
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By Alric Lindsay Marcia Elaine Lynch, a 56-year-old Jamaican national, appeared in the Summary Court today, June 17, 2026 to face one charge of causing fear or provocation of violence. Lynch pled guilty. Reportedly, the incident occurred on March 3, 2026, at...
Local Man Gets Absolute Discharge & No Conviction Recorded For Ganja Consumption After Drug Testing Programme Completed
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By Alric Lindsay Jeremy Dwayne Scott Jr., a 22-year-old resident, appeared in the Summary Court today, June 17, 2026, to face a ganja consumption charge. He was fined and no conviction was recorded. It is understood that the charge...
By Alric Lindsay Michael Charles, a 29-year-old tourist, appeared before the Summary Court today, June 17, 2026, to face a charge of importation of a controlled drug into the Cayman Islands, specifically gummies containing Delta 9 THC. Charles was...
Another DPP Failure: Eight Deep Freezers. 233 Pounds Of Ganja. Case Dismissed For Abuse Of Process
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By Alric Lindsay In a strongly worded ruling delivered on June 12, 2026, Acting Magistrate Adam Roberts discharged defendants in a two-year-old ganja conspiracy and possession case, citing repeated failures by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions...
Defence Counsel Tells Court That A New Rule At The Prison Severely Hinders Attorney-Client Communication
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By Alric Lindsay In a move aimed at safeguarding a defendant’s right to legal counsel, the Summary Court today, June 16, 2026, ordered the in-person production of Ruel Romain Scille, for his upcoming hearing. This decision follows growing concerns...