Category: Supreme Court

Noel Maitland: Deliveryman Testifies About Sofa Transport

Noel Maitland: Deliveryman Testifies About Sofa Transport. The Noel Maitland Homicide case continued in the Home Circuit Court on Wednesday, July 9. During the proceedings, the well-known deliveryman testified. He said Police Constable Noel Maitland hired him. The job was to transport a sofa from his apartment in New Kingston to Half-Way Tree. The witness … Continue reading Noel Maitland: Deliveryman Testifies About Sofa Transport

Judicial Review: Judge Allows PM Holness To Challenge IC Report

On Friday, a Supreme Court Justice granted Prime Minister Holness permission to seek a judicial review in his dispute with the Integrity Commission. But rejected his plea to compel the Integrity Commission to certify his statutory declarations for the years 2022 and 2023.

Judge promised to Deliver Kartel’s Retrial Decision by July at the Latest.

Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop aims to decide on retrying Vybz Kartel and co-accused by July, considering the complexity of the murder case. The defense emphasizes the need for an acquittal to prevent further constitutional violations, stressing innocence and the impact of media on public opinion. The Court pledges careful consideration of all aspects, including Kartel's health.

Tragic News: Taxi Crash Results in Loss of Life and Injuries to Students in Portland.

Several tragedies have unfolded recently in Jamaica. A taxi crash near Blueberry Hill resulted in two deaths and five injuries. In another incident, a teenager was charged with murder and assault at a college in Manchester. Additionally, a former police officer faces charges for kidnapping and robbery, and a former MP has been denied bail in a murder case.

Exciting News: Vybz Kartel’s retrial hearing in Appeal Court is scheduled for June 10.

The Court of Appeal has scheduled a five-day hearing starting on June 10, 2024, to consider a possible retrial for Vybz Kartel and his co-accused after their murder convictions were overturned due to jury misconduct by the UK Privy Council. Additionally, in separate incidents, a woman has been charged with larceny in Westmoreland, a teenage girl and a man were apprehended with a firearm in St. Elizabeth, and there have been fatal shootings in St. Elizabeth and Central Village.

PNP condemns JLP councilor’s altercation with a man in orange, citing ‘intimidation and assault.’ 

ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A video of a fight between a man in orange and a councilor from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has caused tension. The People's National Party (PNP) criticized the JLP councilor's actions, calling them intimidation and assault. The PNP said these actions go against democracy. Peter Bunting, from the PNP, condemned … Continue reading PNP condemns JLP councilor’s altercation with a man in orange, citing ‘intimidation and assault.’ 

No break for Jean Panton; a Judge remanded her until May 27, 2024.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jean Panton, the former wealth advisor at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) who is accused of multiple fraud charges, has been remanded until May 27, 2024. This decision was made by a Justice in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, Jamaica, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Jean-Ann Panton in her wheelchair The … Continue reading No break for Jean Panton; a Judge remanded her until May 27, 2024.

Murder accused Leoda Bradshaw wants access to her co-accused plea deal.

On Friday, December 1, 2023, the murder case of little Sarayah Paulwell and her mother, Toshyna Patterson, was brought before the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston. Defense attorney Deborah Martin, representing Leoda Bradshaw, the woman accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of lawmaker Phillip Paulwell's 10-month-old baby and her mother, requested the contents … Continue reading Murder accused Leoda Bradshaw wants access to her co-accused plea deal.