CourtCrimeLocal News Strong courts โvitalโ to development, public trust by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 4 min read Strong, independent courts are critical to Caribbean development, crime reduction and public trust, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) judge Denys Barrow said on Thursday, warning that without confidence in justice … Continue Reading 03/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Man placed on bond for malicious messages by Jenique Belgrave 03/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 03/06/2026 A 43-year-old man has been placed on a one-year bond to keep the peace after sending threatening electronic messages to his former partner. Nicholas Mohammed Ali Hassan of Friendship Terrace, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News St Philip man admits assaulting police officer by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A St Philip man has admitted assaulting and resisting a police sergeant and will return to court later this month for sentencing. Stephan Shaquon Lorde, 30, of Parish Land, St … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Jury to get Lower Estate fatal driving case by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A jury is expected to begin deliberations on Friday in a case involving a St Philip man accused of causing two deaths by dangerous driving over 15 years ago. Troy … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Judge urges balance amid court delays by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A High Court judge has warned that persistent delays in cases, caused by defence attorneys being tied up in murder trials, are undermining timely access to justice for both accused … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Teen remanded on robbery charge by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A 16-year-old boy has been remanded to Dodds Prison after appearing in court on a robbery charge. The Christ Church boy is accused of robbing Alexander Webb of a chain … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Attorney urges fine in cannabis trafficking case by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A defence attorney has urged the High Court to impose a $30 000 fine rather than a custodial sentence on a fisherman convicted of trafficking more than 70 kilogrammes of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Port drug trial begins in High Court by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A nine-member jury has begun hearing evidence in a High Court case involving more than 37 kilogrammes of cannabis found at the Bridgetown Port. Eric Astor Omar Gibson, of West … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Surinamese women remanded on cocaine charges by Jenique Belgrave 01/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 01/06/2026 Two Surinamese women have been remanded to Dodds Prison after being charged with multiple cocaine-related offences allegedly committed in May. Kylie Bretni Banga, 21, and Celita Saskia Aloewanai, 41, are … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Like guns? Join security forces, says judge by Jenique Belgrave 01/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 01/06/2026 A High Court judge has urged people fascinated with firearms to pursue lawful careers in the security forces rather than engage in illegal activity. During the sentencing hearing of a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail