By Alric Lindsay An extended session of the Summary Court on February 24, 2026 painted a troubling picture of persistent delays in the Cayman Islands justice system, with defendants spending months – sometimes the equivalent of a full year...
Tourist Fined $1,000 & Gets Absolute Discharge For Importing Vape Pen With Cannabinol Derivatives
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By Alric Lindsay Today, February 24, 2026, a tourist appeared in the Summary Court to face a charge of importation of a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The prohibited items were cannabinol derivatives contained in a...
Two Men Remanded in Custody On Separate Firearms Charges. One Faces Additional Charge Robbery Of $194K From CashWiz
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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...
Martin Slijper Receives 14-Year Sentence For Sexual Offences Against Girls Aged 11 To 13
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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...