The downward spiral of #vigilante justice
By Dr Canute Thompson From Jamaica Observer There is a new form of vigilante justice that has emerged in our society — hashtag vigilante (#vigilante). The Jamaican justice system has failed to inspire confidence at various levels for several decades…
Cayman Islands: How the Cayman Islands updated its confidentiality law
Article by Andrew Bolton and Jane Hale-Smith From Appleby Not so long ago, it used to be considered a good thing if a person’s private affairs were kept confidential. The right to privacy was enshrined in conventions and bills of…
Cayman Islands announces free domestic violence intervention training workshop
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is holding a free three-day Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme workshop (Tuesday, 29 November to Thursday, 1 December 2016). Suitable for front-line professionals or those wanting to learn more about the dynamics of abusive relations…
Peter Binose: Second Sale of the Century in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
By Peter Binose The first was Canuan Island land at giveaway prices and the islanders were stuffed, public beaches stolen and rights of way blocked. Sixty Eight Million US Dollars worth of Hotel Land sold for Seven Million EC Dollars…
New High Court Judge appointed to St. Kitts [formerly DDPP of Cayman Islands]
By LK Hewlett From WINN FM St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has announced the appointment of a new high court judge for St. Kitts. Effective September 1st, Trevor McDonald Ward QC will preside over the…
DPP PACKED UP and gone; left the TCI and his job!
From Magnetic Media Governor’s Office just now confirmed that John Masters, Director of Public has resigned; left the country and staff was unaware of the event. At least one member of the TCI Bar Council this morning gives comment. Mark…
TCI: DPP John Masters was a controversial figure in Cayman Islands
From Turks & Caicos Sun John Masters, who is presently at the centre of a number of contentious issues, litigation and an investigation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, was also quite a controversial figure when he was based in…
The Editor Speaks: Why was the Bryan case even brought before the courts?
Kenneth Bryan, who was the premier’s political assistant before he was charged of assaulting police by RUDENESS, was saddened of being found guilty. I am saddened and VERY disappointed in the police and their heavy hand in going ahead with…
Gavin Dixon called to the Cayman Islands Bar
Young Caymanian and civil servant, Gavin Blake Dixon was called to the bar on Thursday 21st January. Justice Charles Quinn accepted the application for two new attorneys to practise law in the Cayman Islands: Mr. Dixon and former United Kingdom…
St Lucia PM rejects US criticism over extrajudicial killings probe – faults DPP’s office
From Stabroek News St Lucia’s Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has rejected criticisms by the US that his government has failed to prosecute police for extrajudicial killings and laid the blame on the island’s Office of the Director of Public…
