Caribbean Times 37th Issue - Friday 24th June 2016

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6 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Friday 24th June 2016 Accused robbers head to high court By Deborah a Parker Two men charged with robbing a UK national had their matter committed to the September Assizes. Servon Burton of Belmont and Kenroy Willock of Gray’s Farm allegedly held up and robbed Dr John Pearson at Devil’s Bridge at approximately 2:45pm on September 17, 2014. Pearson, a surgeon, was allegedly relieved of $600 and other personal items. A third person was originally charged with the offence, but based on instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the charge was withdrawn. The committal exercise took place before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. On behalf of my colleagues in the United Progressive Party, my family, and on my own behalf, I tender heartfelt condolences to the wife and children and extended family of the late Dr. John Ashe, whose sudden death yesterday shocked our Nation. We have lost a brilliant mind, an accomplished son of Antigua & Barbuda, a professional who worked in the interest of his country and, indeed, served for the benefit of the world. Although this last beleaguered chapter of his career was marred by worldwide attention on what might have been his failings, the people of Antigua & Barbuda should be in no doubt that Dr. Ashe was classed among the best in his professional endeavours, and that his career ambitions were supported by a formidable intellect, capabilities born of wide experience, and notable ambassadorial charm. A seasoned and highly respected diplomat for more than 20 years’ good standing, Dr. Ashe served both the ALP and UPP administrations of the Government of Antigua & Barbuda with distinction, and this country benefited from a number of initiatives and alliances, forged by Dr. Ashe, with friendly governments Elderly woman to stand trial for granddaughter’s murder Deborah A Parker A 69-year-old grandmother is scheduled to have her murder case dealt with during the September Assizes. Millicent Cornwall-Roberts, for the second consecutive day appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel in District B yesterday, where she had her matter committed. The elderly woman was charged with the September 2014 murder of Deborah A Parker He has come with a new sound this year, and from all indications, soca lovers are loving the sound. ‘Whinning Degree’ is especially very catchy, and according to Lindy Charles, who goes by the moniker Leepee Ching, “The song has been receiving a very positive feed back.. very positive. People have been asking me how I came up with it, how i got the music and how i thought of doing it this way.” “I must first say this is the new and improved Leepee Ching...over the years i have been planting, planting musical seeds, so the and international organizations. His expertise in climate change and sustainable development, particularly, was widely acclaimed; and as proof of the regard in which he was held, Dr. Ashe’s bid for the presidency of the UN General Assembly in 2013 was not only uncontested, but actively supported by all members of the GRULAC her granddaughter Jael Thomas. The 18-year-old girl lived with her grandmother in Mock Pond, All Saints. She was allegedly beaten to death with a stick by Cornwall-Roberts. The stick used in the incident, along with pieces of garments belonging to the accused, a witness statement and an interview make up the list of exhibits to be used at the trial. Statement by Baldwin Spencer on John Ashe passing nations. He was able not only to stand with the best and the brightest this world produced, but to stand out among them. Accordingly, I say without hesitation that yesterday, June 22, 2016, was a sad day for our Nation. Hence, with respect, sincerity and gratitude, I add, “May the soul of Dr. John Ashe, a demonstrated patriot, rest in peace eternal.” Leepee Ching has a new sound sounds you are hearing this year is just proof that the music tree is growing,” the artiste added. Speaking further about ‘Whining Degree,’ he said, “I composed the song...and ‘Jus Bus’ the music guru and I sampled and produced the rhythm...it was recorded at Masterpiece Studio..that studio has the vibes and right energy, so I love working with them. The song is basically paying homage to the ladies who have that yo-yo waistline.... that sugary waistline the special gift of waist management the ladies with the degree in Whinning....carniva/ soca ladies have the best waistline.”
Friday 24th June 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 7 Justice Redhead’s farewell speech Waiting Jurors! I must say thanks very much for your service. I must also say goodbye to you at this stage. This case will be the last case I am presiding over in Antigua. I am due to go to Montserrat for 3 rd July after I would have completed the Montserrat circuit. I shall not be returning to Antigua in September to sit as a judge. I must say that it was a great pleasure working with you. I hope that you have benefited by your service as jurors. By the way, I should say to you that apart from fulfilling a civic duty, it is a noble thing as citizens to serve as jurors. You play a vital role in administration of criminal justice in our society. Think about it, nobody could be sent to prison, or be deprived of his freedom unless you members of the jury say that that person is guilty of the offence for which he has been charged or pleads guilty. As a matter of fact your role in the administration of criminal justice is as vital as that of the judge. In fact anyone who is charged with a serious criminal offence must be tried by a jury. I personally believe passionately in the jury system, it is not perfect but it is the best system. No one as I have said can be sentenced to prison or be deprived of one’s liberty unless you as jurors say that that person is guilty. So in a way as jurors you protect the freedom and liberty of the Antiguan citizen and by extension you protect your freedom and liberty. In order to maintain trial by jury you should serve willingly when called upon to do so. I say my final goodbye to the bench in Antigua and Barbuda after 31 years and six months. No one has served, as judge, as long as I have in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. I know that there are those, particularly, the criminal element in our society, who will rejoice at my departure, there are those who felt that I passed heavy sentences. That is so because my aim in sentencing was that sentence would have a deterrent effect, particularly with serious offences, murder, rape, gun offences, armed robbery and unlawful sexual intercourse i.e. intercourse with girls under the age of 16 years. If by my sentences I was able to deter just one person from committing such offence then I would not have acted in vain. Let me say too, to have a crime free society is utopia but what we can achieve is a serious reduction in criminal activities in Antigua and Barbuda by early detection of criminal activities. In this I have every faith in the police force to achieve this, early detection and successful prosecution. Make no mistake a country which is riddled by criminal activities cannot progress economically. Antigua, for instance relies heavily on Tourism. The tourist will stay away in a climate of high criminal activities. Investors will not be keen to invest their money in such a climate. I am grateful to the Chief Justice and the Judicial and Legal Services Commission for enabling me to serve. Finally I make the observation i.e. most of the serious criminal offences are committed by men between ages 18-40 years. As a result the prison is populated mostly by young men. Women on a whole do not commit serious criminal offences. There must be a reason for this or reasons for this trend, i.e. young men are mainly offenders where are the fathers? My view is that if fathers would take an active and positive role in their son’s lives, less young men will get into trouble. Every time a young man appears in Court, the mother is there with him. Sometimes one can see the agony in the mother’s face, it is really heart wrenching. The father is never present. As I say goodbye after 31 years and six months I hope that I would have contributed, even in a small way, to the development of the jurisprudence in the OECS I must say that I will miss most of my friends at the bar, particularly John Fuller, hard working Mr. Smith and Ms Adams from the D.P.P’s office. Mr. Fuller was the first lawyer who appeared before in Antigua on 1 st February 1985. I shall also miss my court staff Mrs. Masson, my clerk, Mr. Joseph my Bailiff, my secretary Ms. Mack and the police officers who appear in Court and lastly but by no means least, my driver Mr. Duberry. Good luck and may God bless us all. Informative, reliable, enriching! Think you have a good news story; did you witness anything that is news-worthy; did you take that valuable picture; things happening in your community but there is no outlet or voice for you? You can earn just by telling your story. Call Caribbean Times at (268) 562 8688 Email: editor@caribbeantimes.ag Or news@caribbeantimes.ag Reach us now with that breaking news!
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