Cuban refugees detained
On Saturday, 19th January 2013 at about 01:10 am, officers of the RCIPS were on patrol in the Safehaven area when they came upon a boat with 16 Cuban refugees (12 males and 4 females); the boat was docked. The boat…
Cayman Bar Association and Chief Justice all want a modern Legal Practitioners’ Law
The proposed Legal Practitioners Bill 2012 will require law firms registered in the Cayman Islands to assist the poor, assist in a youth programme, assist in rehabilitation of offenders, among many other requirements that will ensure each firm’s good standing…
Legal aid draft bill could be counterproductive says Chief Justice
Cayman Islands Chief Justice, Anthony Smellie, said the draft Legal Aid and Pro Bono Legal Services Bill 2012, which was circulated last year for public comment, could be counterproductive as it may drive the already select few lawyers doing legal…
Police officer denies bribe charge – to be tried by jury
A 28 year old police officer, Elvis Ebanks, has denied taking a bribe from a Filipino national in exchange for not pursuing an investigation into a possible theft. Jury will try the George Town Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Officer…
Male charged in Kirk Freeport robbery
UPDATED 14th Jan 2013 A 28 year old male has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence following the Kirk Freeport robbery which occurred on Monday 7th January 2013. He was also…
British Girl, 8, Killed In Jamaica Gun Attack
From Sky News The youngster, whose mother had taken her to the island to help alleviate a blood disorder, was reportedly shot twice. A family is in shock after a “happy, playful” British girl was killed by a gunman who…
Six men arrested in new Indian ‘bus rape’
Police in India have arrested six men after they allegedly gang-raped a woman on a bus, just weeks after a similar attack shocked the nation. The latest assault is said to have taken place in the northern state of Punjab….
Male critical after slashing (update) / possible robbery
Male Seriously Injured-Nectar Bar, Seven Mile Shops UPDATE: Just before 3am this morning, a 49 year old male received a wound to his neck whilst at Nectar Bar and Club on West Bay Road. He is currently at George Town Hospital…
Arrest Re Wounding/Robbery West Bay
This afternoon (Fri 11) police arrested a 19 year old local male in West Bay on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery. This is in connection with the 60 year old male who was stabbed and robbed near the Four…
Missing Guyanese National Hemerson Raymond Gonzalez UPDATE
According to Detective Inspector Oremule, the Senior Investigating Officer in the matter: Mr. Hemerson Raymond GONZALEZ remains missing at this time. The police inquiry into the matter continues. A third person, a male, was arrested in relation to this inquiry…
