Tuesday, May 5, 2026

From The Courts

Sentencing ‘not just a mathematical process’

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the appeal brought by Atsu Kehinde Tese Jones. President of the Court, Justice of Appeal Francis Belle, said the panel will...

Four remanded in major cannabis and firearm seizure

Four men have been remanded to prison following a major drug and firearm seizure by police. Kyle Xavier Bailey,...

Father accused of incest

A 32-year-old father is being tried on an incest charge. The accused, who was 29 at the time...

Update: Teen remanded on firearm and injury charges

An 18-year-old Christ Church man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a series of...

Application for leave adjourned

The application for leave to appeal out of time by the animal rights group Be Their Voice was...

Grandfather killed after eating luncheon meat

A drop of blood on the ear of Keon Curwen Downes aroused the suspicions of police who were investigating his grandfather’s death. Downes later admitted...

Over 25 years for killing partner

In the early 2000s, she was the “Queen of the Dance Hall”, known for her flexibility and acrobatic moves. Today, Shenika Melinda “Blingeisha” St Pierre...

Murderer handed life sentence

Escapee and murderer Tyreke Delandre Benskin is too dangerous to be released as he poses a significant risk of committing further violence. So said Justice...

$31 000 gun fines ‘a clear message’

The Courts must make it “unmistakably clear” that illegal possession of firearms “will be met with severe consequences”. So, declared Justice Donna Babb-Agard, as she...

Man remanded after court appearance on double murder charges

A 22-year-old man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court in connection with a double murder and firearm offence. Jacobi Nathaniel Bynoe, of...

Man to appear in court today on double murder charges

Update A 22-year-old man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court today in connection with a double murder and firearm offence. Jacobi Nathaniel Bynoe,...