Caribbean Times 75th issue - Wednesday 23rd March 2016

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4 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Wednesday 23rd March 2016 Accused thief heads to May Assizes Deborah A Parker A young man from Buckleys Village had his matter of house breaking and larceny committed to the May Assizes when he appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. Sometime last year, Denzil Peters is said to have broken into a dwelling house and stole electronic items to include a laptop and a television set. Peters has indicated that he intends to follow a particular course of action, that is to admit guilt to the offence. This is likely to have his matter fast-tracked. Peters, without legal representation, is currently on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison. Alecia Mc Pherson A Bathlodge man was convicted on a charge of larceny when he appeared yesterday at the St. John’s Magistrates Court. Alecia Mc Pherson Arden Orville Ferris aged 32 of Freemans Village appeared at the St. John’s Magistrates Court yesterday on a charge of unlawful possession of cannabis. On Saturday 19 th March at about 11:30 p.m., police officers and members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force on duty in the Freemans Village area, became suspicious when the defendant was seen carrying a bag pack. A search was carried out on Ferris and a Drug possession charge for Jude Alecia Mc Pherson Vere Jude, one of the individuals that were jointly charged for allegedly putting roaches in the food bought from the Home Town Chinese Restaurant located in Jennings, appeared at the St. John’s Magistrates Court on a separate charge. Jude had to answer the charge of unlawful possession of 1.3 grams of cannabis. On March 19, police officers were on mobile patrol in the Bolans area when they became suspicious of Jude’s actions as he was seen standing on the roadside. Resulting from a search on his person, were two small zip locked bags containing what appeared to be an illicit substance. “Officer a little herb me just buy down the road” was his response when cautioned The defendant was caught on surveillance camera committing a felonious act when on Tuesday March 15 th at about 8:00 p.m. he went into the B and J Supermarket located in Bathlodge, and picked up one bottle of Magnum Tonic and one bottle of Daguiar’s Coffee Cream. He proceeded to place Freemans Village man ordered to pay fine for unlawful drug possession number of small transparent sealed plastic bags containing cannabis were found in the bag pack. He was taken into custody. There were 10 bags weighing 19.6 grams and had an estimated street value of EC $190. Ferris was arrested and charged for the unlawful possession of the control drug. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $600 forthwith. In default of payment, Ferris will serve six months in prison. about the drug. Jude was arrested and taken to Bolans Police Station. This matter was also adjourned to be heard in court when his other matter is also heard in May. Case of man accused of damaging officer’s gold chain adjourned Deborah A Parker A St. Paul’s man in in trouble following an incident with a police officer. Reports are that both the accused and the lawman were among persons who had gone on a cruise several months ago. Reportedly, the two got into an altercation, and during a physical struggle, a costly gold chain which the officer wore on his neck was damaged and thrown to the ground. The accused was subsequently charged with malicious damage. The accused man appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. The matter was however adjourned until May 3. Bathlodge man pays fine for stealing both in his pants waist. He was confronted by the supervisor when he attempted to walk out without paying. The virtual complainant called the Police and made a report. The defendant was held until Police arrived where a search was conducted on his person and the two alcoholic beverages were found secured in his pants waist. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $500 forthwith; in default of payment, he will serve three months at HMP. The defendant is known to the court for offences of a similar nature.
Wednesday 23rd March 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 5 Three charged for allegedly putting roaches in Chinese food Alecia Mc Pherson Vere Jude, aged 24 of Grays Farm, Niki Nicome aged 33 of Bolans, and Roshorna Crump aged 21 also of Bolans all appeared at the District B court yesterday jointly charged for public mischief, false pretence, and larceny. It was alleged that the three accused disseminated rumours about the food they purchased from the Home Town Chinese Restaurant calculating to cause wide spread alarm. Reports are that the three Executive chefs from some of Antigua’s leading 5 and 4 star resorts as well other culinary institutions have come together to assist the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center (GARD Center) in the planning and execution of its 2 nd annual Farm-to-Table luncheon, slated for Saturday 16 th , April, 2016. On board to assist the non-profit institution are: Executive chefs Sylvain Hervochon of Jumby Bay Resort, Andrew Baxter of Galley Bay Resort, and Colleen Simpson of the Schools Meals Programme and owner of Ola’s Catering Service. The chefs, along with others expected to come onboard, are lending their expert knowledge and experience to creating an innovative and delicious three course menu consisting of an appetiser, entrée and dessert. Working closely with participating accused visited the Home Town Chinese Restaurant located in Jennings Village at about 6:45pm on March 19 th and purchased two orders of fried rice. They sat down to eat and later claimed to have discovered a number of roaches in the food. They then showed the food to the agents of Home Town Chinese restaurant. Reportedly, the accused further demanded EC $1,600 to rest the matter which, the virtual complainant handed them immediately. They all complained about feeling sick and so called for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The EMS arrived shortly afterwards, and examined the defendants who then refused further medical assistance and left the establishment. However, apparently, it was all an act put on by the three accused as discovered by the restaurant’s surveillance footage. This footage revealed the defendants throwing farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture, a variety of fresh, in-season produce will be paired with a selection of meats, poultry and fish to create the menu. Together with their capable teams, they are also assisting with onsite logistics to ensure proper delivery and presentation of the food. Executive Director of GARD Center in commenting about the executive chefs’ involvement says: “I am very happy for the critical contribution that the executive chefs are making to this year’s Farm-to-Table luncheon. “With their input, I know that we have raised the bar, and I am confident that we will deliver an event that will be hugely successful. “Our patrons can expect to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of food and entertainment and can be assured that their palettes will be satisfied given the varied selection of delicious dishes that roaches in the food. They were all later arrested on suspicion of committing the unlawful act after Zhong Lin, the proprietor of the restaurant went to the Bolans Police Station and made a report which the police investigated. No pleas were taken and no evidence was given in this case. The matter has been adjourned for trial in May. The proprietor was given an order by Health Inspector personnel to close down the restaurant. Top chefs lend a helping hand the chefs have in store.” The Farm-to-Table luncheon takes place on Saturday 16 th April, at the Gilbert Agro Heritage Center at Mercers Creek, where lunch will be served from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Along with the luncheon, a number of activities will take place including a food sampling booth by the Fisheries Department, sampling booths of locally made sweets and condiments by local entrepreneurs, live pan music, and a Chinese auction. The event is a major fundraiser for the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center in its on-going efforts to provide training to marginalised and at-risk youth. Many of such youths are school drop-outs looking for a second chance at becoming functional and contributing members of society. The public is therefore asked to lend its full support to this worthy endeavour.
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