Status Hearing – 9th September 2024

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VIDEOCONFERENCE Monday 9th September 2024 Case Name: Kendine Douglas v The King [SVGHCRAP2023/0018] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before: Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Sejilla McDowall Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: This application is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the applicant indicated that they intended to amend the grounds of appeal. He further indicated that the amended application for leave to appeal would be ready to be filed and served by September 17th 2024. Both parties indicated that the matter would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Bahari Dopwell v The King [SVGHCRAP2023/0019] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before: Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Alana Cumberbatch Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence and for bail are fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the applicant indicated that they intended to amend the grounds of appeal. He further indicated that the amended application for leave to appeal would be ready to be filed and served by September 18th 2024. Both parties indicated that the matter would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: The King v Emerson Delplesche [SVGHCRAP2024/0002] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent was served with notice of the status hearing on 6th September 2024 yet was not present at the hearing. Counsel for the appellant indicated that they intended to file submissions in the matter. Case Name: Justin Caesar v Sybil Coombs [SVGHCVAP2016/0002] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Robertson Respondent: Mr. Chrislon Fraser holding papers for Mr. Roderick Jones Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025 unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the parties had only agreed on costs last Friday and so they were now in a position to file the notice of discontinuance by the end of the day. Case Name: Julian Clarke v Veronica Haynes [SVGHCVAP2016/0008] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to obtain legal representation in relation to his appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent was not served to be present at today’s hearing. An affidavit of non-service was filed on 6th September 2024 in relation to the respondent. The appellant indicated that he intended to raise funds to hire an attorney by selling lands which he owned. He indicated that in this process, the Government made a decision to compulsorily acquire his lands. He further indicated that he is awaiting compensation for this acquisition since without same, he does not have the finances to retain a lawyer. Case Name: David Ames v

[1]Carl Palmero Jr

[2]Joan Palmero [SVGHCVAP2016/0016] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. This matter is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondents indicated that she had not been in touch with the respondents for some time. The Registrar indicated that they had written to the immigration department concerning the appellant’s whereabouts and the response received was that the appellant was still out of state. The Registrar further indicated that an affidavit of non- service would be filed and served. Case Name: Dennis Hadaway v Randolph Springer [SVGHCVAP2016/0024] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Art Williams holding papers for Mr. Richard Williams Respondent: Mr. Akim John holding papers for Mr. Stanley John KC Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting the indication from counsel that the appellant Dennis Hadaway is deceased, the matter is removed from the status hearing list until the Court has been notified that a personal representative has been appointed for Mr. Hadaway. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that they were having difficulty in having a personal representative appointed for the estate of the deceased appellant. Counsel thus requested an adjournment of the matter to the next status hearing for the necessary steps to be taken. The matter was thus removed from the status list until the Court is notified that a personal representative had been appointed for Mr. Hadaway. Case Name: Angus Dennie v St. Vincent and The Grenadines Small Business and Microfinance Co-Operative Ltd [SVGHCVAP2017/0013] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Roberston Respondent: Mr. Julian Jack Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal scheduled for 3rd February 2025 to allow counsel for the appellant to make the necessary application to be removed from the record as counsel for the appellant. Reason: Counsel for appellant indicated that she intended to file an application to be removed from the record as acting for the appellant. Case Name: Brenton Carr v Glenroy John [SVGMCVAP2021/0007] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks appearing amicus Respondent: Ms. Tonya DaSilva Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st October 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th November 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th December 2024. 4. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: On the last occasion, the status hearing order was made indicating that it would be the last adjournment for the appellant to retain counsel. On this occasion, the appellant indicated that he had approached counsel Mr. Marks seeking representation. This was confirmed by Mr. Marks who indicated that the appellant had not properly retained him as payment had not been made. The appellant indicated that he had been injured and unable to work and did not yet have the finances to retain Mr. Marks. Mr. Marks appeared amicus and directions were given for the filing of submissions and progressing of the appeal. Case Name: Valtrice Butcher v George Fraser [SVGMCVAP2015/0007] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks and Mr. Cecil Williams Respondent: Ms. Euchrista St. Hilaire Bruce-Lyle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that the respondent filed an application to strike out the appeal on 3rd September 2024 and served the same on the appellant on 6th September 2024, the matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the hearing and determination of the application to strike out the appeal. Reason: The matter has been in the system for a while. On 3rd September 2024 the respondent filed an application to strike out the appeal for want of prosecution. This application was served on the appellant on 6th September 2024. Case Name: Webster Woodley v The King [SVGHCRAP2015/0003] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Sejilla McDowall Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel Ms. Bacchus-Baptiste had been assigned to the appellant as counsel for the appeal. Counsel indicated that she had written to the registry regarding fees. Counsel for the respondent indicated that they had filed a Forensic report concerning the appellant which indicated that the appellant was unfit to participate in court proceedings. Case Name: Ali Gibson v The King [SVGHCRAP2017/0009] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Israel Bruce Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 15th November 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16th December 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6th January 2025. 4. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he had visited Belle Isles Correctional Facility and had spoken with the appellant. He indicated that the appellant orally instructed him to only pursue his appeal against his sentence. He further indicated that he would be in a position to file submissions and progress the appeal. Case Name: Kemron Spencer v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0013] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st October 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th November 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th December 2024. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal was filed. The appellant, in person, indicated that he had no attorney and that he intended to prosecute his appeal on his own. Case Name: The King v Shannel Hansen [SVGHCRAP2019/0002] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions together with authorities on or before 14th October 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 15th November 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 29th November 2024. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent is out of prison and was served with the record of appeal and the notice of the status hearing on 2nd September 2024. Despite this, the respondent was absent. Case Name: Cassel Lavia v The King [SVGHCRAP2022/0012] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 2. The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript. 3. The matter shall be relisted at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 4. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant made an application for bail which was denied. The appellant made an application for legal aid to be assigned but this was also refused. The transcript of proceedings was not yet ready. Case Name: Patrick Lovelace v The King [SVGHCRAP2009/0017] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose- Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities and any response to the Psychiatric report dated 6th May 2024, the Psychological assessment report dated 6th May 2024 and the Social Enquiry Report 2nd dated June 2021 on or before 15th November 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities and any response to the Psychiatric report dated 6th May 2024, the Psychological assessment report dated 6th May 2024 and the Social Enquiry Report dated 2nd June 2021 on or before 16th December 2024. 3. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6th January 2025. 4. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. Reason: The psychiatric report filed by the respondent indicated that the appellant was fit to participate in court proceedings. Counsel for the appellant indicated that they were seeking to conduct an independent psychiatric report, and they would then be filing submissions. The court indicated that given the 2021 status hearing order, further directions would be given so as to not delay the appeal. If the appellant wished to have a further report put before the Court, an application would need to be made. Case Name: Emron Jones v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0020] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting the indication from the appellant that he no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968. 2. If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was served with the record of appeal and the notice of hearing on 5th September 2024. The appellant has completed his sentence and as such, indicated that he wishes to abandon his appeal. Case Name: [1] Kendol Cato [2] Curt John v The King [SVGHCRAP2020/0007] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste for the 1st appellant The 2nd appellant in person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Cornelius Tittle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The 1st appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st October 2024. 2. The 2nd appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st October 2024. 3. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th November 2024. 4. The 1st and 2nd appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th December 2024. 5. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 6. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve the 2nd appellant personally with a copy of this order and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The 2nd appellant indicated that he did not have legal representation but wanted to retain an attorney. Counsel for the 1st appellant indicated that they were in the process of pursuing the appeal, though not with all the grounds as had been originally filed. Even so, both parties indicated that they would be in a position to pursue the appeal for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Edward Hazlewood v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0017] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting that the appellant was not served to be present at this status hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to be present and indicate whether he intends to prosecute the appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was not served to be present at the status hearing as he could not be located. A letter was sent by the registry to immigration to ascertain the appellant’s whereabouts, but no response has been forthcoming as yet. No affidavit of non-service has been filed. The Registrar indicated that this affidavit would be filed in due course. Case Name: Keith Shaddow Labban v The Commissioner of Police No appearance [SVGMCRAP2016/0031] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant/Respo ndent: Ms. Renee Simmons Respondent/App licant: Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The application to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 2. The Registrar shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent filed and served an application to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution. The Registrar indicated that the appellant was now out of prison and that he was served with notice of the status hearing on 29th August 2024. Despite this, the appellant was absent. Counsel for the respondent indicated that they do not intend to file written submissions in support of the application Case Name: The Commissionner of Police v Erdine Luzette King [SVGMCRAP2023/0003] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Respondent: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall serve the respondent with a copy of the submissions filed on 16th January 2024 no later than 13th September 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th November 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th December 2024. 4. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated they had not yet had sight of the appellant’s submissions. Even so, counsel for the respondent indicated that they would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Sandford Charles v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0022] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Robertson appearing amicus Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel, Ms. Robertson, stated that her client is advanced in age and, as such, it takes a while to get information across to him. She indicated that she is not properly on the record for the appellant and indicated that she intended to take the necessary steps to put herself on record. The Court noted that these outstanding matters needed to be attended to before the matter could be listed for hearing. Case Name: Garry Knights v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0008] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose- Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968. 2. If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that they intended to file a notice of abandonment of the appeal. Case Name: Jason Kydd v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2023/0011] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks holding papers for Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Alana Cumberbatch Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968. 2. If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the appellant has moved out of the jurisdiction, and they are seeking to have him sign the necessary documents confirming his intention to abandon the appeal. Case Name: Kyjuan Prince v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2023/0022] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Cornelius Tittle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon the appellant being absent at the status hearing and noting that the appellant has been released from prison, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to indicate whether he intends to prosecute the appeal. Reason: The appellant is out of prison. He was served with the record of appeal and the notice of the status hearing on 4th April 2024. Despite this, the appellant was not present. Case Name: Ackeem Ferdinand v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0014] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st October 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th November 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th December 2024. 4. The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10th February 2025. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter Reason: The record of appeal was served on both parties. The appellant indicated that he intended to proceed with the appeal even if he did not get an attorney by the time of the February 2025 sitting. Consequently, directions were given for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Granvil Defreitas v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2021/0013] Date: Monday 9th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose- Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of the constitutional question in the court below. Reason: The Court noted that the judgment in the court below concerning the constitutional question had not yet been rendered.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VIDEOCONFERENCE Monday 9 th September 2024 Case Name: Kendine Douglas v The King [SVGHCRAP2023/0018] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before: Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Sejilla McDowall Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: This application is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the applicant indicated that they intended to amend the grounds of appeal. He further indicated that the amended application for leave to appeal would be ready to be filed and served by September 17 th 2024. Both parties indicated that the matter would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Bahari Dopwell v The King [SVGHCRAP2023/0019] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before: Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Alana Cumberbatch Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence and for bail are fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the applicant indicated that they intended to amend the grounds of appeal. He further indicated that the amended application for leave to appeal would be ready to be filed and served by September 18 th 2024. Both parties indicated that the matter would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: The King v Emerson Delplesche [SVGHCRAP2024/0002] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

[1]Carl Palmero Jr

[2]Joan Palmero [SVGHCVAP2016/0016] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent was served with notice of the status hearing on 6 th September 2024 yet was not present at the hearing. Counsel for the appellant indicated that they intended to file submissions in the matter. Case Name: Justin Caesar v Sybil Coombs [SVGHCVAP2016/0002] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Robertson Respondent: Mr. Chrislon Fraser holding papers for Mr. Roderick Jones Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025 unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the parties had only agreed on costs last Friday and so they were now in a position to file the notice of discontinuance by the end of the day. Case Name: Julian Clarke v Veronica Haynes [SVGHCVAP2016/0008] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to obtain legal representation in relation to his appeal.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent was not served to be present at today’s hearing. An affidavit of non-service was filed on 6 th September 2024 in relation to the respondent. The appellant indicated that he intended to raise funds to hire an attorney by selling lands which he owned. He indicated that in this process, the Government made a decision to compulsorily acquire his lands. He further indicated that he is awaiting compensation for this acquisition since without same, he does not have the finances to retain a lawyer. Case Name: David Ames v

1.This matter is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondents indicated that she had not been in touch with the respondents for some time. The Registrar indicated that they had written to the immigration department concerning the appellant’s whereabouts and the response received was that the appellant was still out of state. The Registrar further indicated that an affidavit of non-service would be filed and served. Case Name: Dennis Hadaway v Randolph Springer [SVGHCVAP2016/0024] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Art Williams holding papers for Mr. Richard Williams Respondent: Mr. Akim John holding papers for Mr. Stanley John KC Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting the indication from counsel that the appellant Dennis Hadaway is deceased, the matter is removed from the status hearing list until the Court has been notified that a personal representative has been appointed for Mr. Hadaway. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that they were having difficulty in having a personal representative appointed for the estate of the deceased appellant. Counsel thus requested an adjournment of the matter to the next status hearing for the necessary steps to be taken. The matter was thus removed from the status list until the Court is notified that a personal representative had been appointed for Mr. Hadaway. Case Name: Angus Dennie v St. Vincent and The Grenadines Small Business and Microfinance Co-Operative Ltd [SVGHCVAP2017/0013] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Roberston Respondent: Mr. Julian Jack Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal scheduled for 3 rd February 2025 to allow counsel for the appellant to make the necessary application to be removed from the record as counsel for the appellant. Reason: Counsel for appellant indicated that she intended to file an application to be removed from the record as acting for the appellant. Case Name: Brenton Carr v Glenroy John [SVGMCVAP2021/0007] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks appearing amicus Respondent: Ms. Tonya DaSilva Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st October 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th November 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th December 2024.

4.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: On the last occasion, the status hearing order was made indicating that it would be the last adjournment for the appellant to retain counsel. On this occasion, the appellant indicated that he had approached counsel Mr. Marks seeking representation. This was confirmed by Mr. Marks who indicated that the appellant had not properly retained him as payment had not been made. The appellant indicated that he had been injured and unable to work and did not yet have the finances to retain Mr. Marks. Mr. Marks appeared amicus and directions were given for the filing of submissions and progressing of the appeal. Case Name: Valtrice Butcher v George Fraser [SVGMCVAP2015/0007] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks and Mr. Cecil Williams Respondent: Ms. Euchrista St. Hilaire Bruce-Lyle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that the respondent filed an application to strike out the appeal on 3 rd September 2024 and served the same on the appellant on 6 th September 2024, the matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the hearing and determination of the application to strike out the appeal. Reason: The matter has been in the system for a while. On 3 rd September 2024 the respondent filed an application to strike out the appeal for want of prosecution. This application was served on the appellant on 6 th September 2024. Case Name: Webster Woodley v The King [SVGHCRAP2015/0003] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Sejilla McDowall Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel Ms. Bacchus-Baptiste had been assigned to the appellant as counsel for the appeal. Counsel indicated that she had written to the registry regarding fees. Counsel for the respondent indicated that they had filed a Forensic report concerning the appellant which indicated that the appellant was unfit to participate in court proceedings. Case Name: Ali Gibson v The King [SVGHCRAP2017/0009] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Israel Bruce Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 15 th November 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16 th December 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6 th January 2025.

4.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he had visited Belle Isles Correctional Facility and had spoken with the appellant. He indicated that the appellant orally instructed him to only pursue his appeal against his sentence. He further indicated that he would be in a position to file submissions and progress the appeal. Case Name: Kemron Spencer v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0013] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st October 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th November 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th December 2024.

4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal was filed. The appellant, in person, indicated that he had no attorney and that he intended to prosecute his appeal on his own. Case Name: The King v Shannel Hansen [SVGHCRAP2019/0002] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons Respondent: No appearance Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions together with authorities on or before th October 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 15 th November 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 29 th November 2024.

4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent is out of prison and was served with the record of appeal and the notice of the status hearing on 2 nd September 2024. Despite this, the respondent was absent. Case Name: Cassel Lavia v The King [SVGHCRAP2022/0012] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties.

2.The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript.

3.The matter shall be relisted at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

4.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant made an application for bail which was denied. The appellant made an application for legal aid to be assigned but this was also refused. The transcript of proceedings was not yet ready. Case Name: Patrick Lovelace v The King [SVGHCRAP2009/0017] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose-Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities and any response to the Psychiatric report dated 6 th May 2024, the Psychological assessment report dated 6 th May 2024 and the Social Enquiry Report 2 nd dated June 2021 on or before 15 th November 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities and any response to the Psychiatric report dated 6 th May 2024, the Psychological assessment report dated 6 th May 2024 and the Social Enquiry Report dated 2 nd June 2021 on or before 16 th December 2024.

3.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6 th January 2025.

4.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025. Reason: The psychiatric report filed by the respondent indicated that the appellant was fit to participate in court proceedings. Counsel for the appellant indicated that they were seeking to conduct an independent psychiatric report, and they would then be filing submissions. The court indicated that given the 2021 status hearing order, further directions would be given so as to not delay the appeal. If the appellant wished to have a further report put before the Court, an application would need to be made. Case Name: Emron Jones v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0020] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon noting the indication from the appellant that he no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968.

2.If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was served with the record of appeal and the notice of hearing on 5 th September 2024. The appellant has completed his sentence and as such, indicated that he wishes to abandon his appeal. Case Name:

[1]Kendol Cato

[2]Curt John v The King [SVGHCRAP2020/0007] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste for the 1 st appellant The 2 nd appellant in person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Cornelius Tittle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The 1 st appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st October 2024.

2.The 2 nd appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st October 2024.

3.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th November 2024.

4.The 1 st and 2 nd appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th December 2024.

5.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

6.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve the 2 nd appellant personally with a copy of this order and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The 2 nd appellant indicated that he did not have legal representation but wanted to retain an attorney. Counsel for the 1 st appellant indicated that they were in the process of pursuing the appeal, though not with all the grounds as had been originally filed. Even so, both parties indicated that they would be in a position to pursue the appeal for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Edward Hazlewood v The King [SVGHCRAP2018/0017] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon noting that the appellant was not served to be present at this status hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to be present and indicate whether he intends to prosecute the appeal.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was not served to be present at the status hearing as he could not be located. A letter was sent by the registry to immigration to ascertain the appellant’s whereabouts, but no response has been forthcoming as yet. No affidavit of non-service has been filed. The Registrar indicated that this affidavit would be filed in due course. Case Name: Keith Shaddow Labban v The Commissioner of Police [SVGMCRAP2016/0031] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant/Respondent: No appearance Respondent/Applicant: Ms. Renee Simmons Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

2.The Registrar shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The respondent filed and served an application to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution. The Registrar indicated that the appellant was now out of prison and that he was served with notice of the status hearing on 29 th August 2024. Despite this, the appellant was absent. Counsel for the respondent indicated that they do not intend to file written submissions in support of the application Case Name: The Commissionner of Police v Erdine Luzette King [SVGMCRAP2023/0003] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Respondent: Ms. Kay Bacchus-Baptiste Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall serve the respondent with a copy of the submissions filed on 16 th January 2024 no later than 13 th September 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th November 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th December 2024.

4.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated they had not yet had sight of the appellant’s submissions. Even so, counsel for the respondent indicated that they would be ready for the February 2025 sitting. Case Name: Sandford Charles v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0022] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Samantha Robertson appearing amicus Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Ritchie Maitland Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel, Ms. Robertson, stated that her client is advanced in age and, as such, it takes a while to get information across to him. She indicated that she is not properly on the record for the appellant and indicated that she intended to take the necessary steps to put herself on record. The Court noted that these outstanding matters needed to be attended to before the matter could be listed for hearing. Case Name: Garry Knights v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0008] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose-Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon noting the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968.

2.If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that they intended to file a notice of abandonment of the appeal. Case Name: Jason Kydd v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2023/0011] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks holding papers for Mr. Grant Connell Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Alana Cumberbatch Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon noting the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to prosecute the appeal, the appellant shall take the necessary steps to file a notice of abandonment in accordance with section 59(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1968.

2.If paragraph 1 of this order is not complied with the matter shall be listed for the next status hearing for the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the appellant has moved out of the jurisdiction, and they are seeking to have him sign the necessary documents confirming his intention to abandon the appeal. Case Name: Kyjuan Prince v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2023/0022] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Cornelius Tittle Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon the appellant being absent at the status hearing and noting that the appellant has been released from prison, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for 3 rd February 2025 to allow the appellant to indicate whether he intends to prosecute the appeal. Reason: The appellant is out of prison. He was served with the record of appeal and the notice of the status hearing on 4 th April 2024. Despite this, the appellant was not present. Case Name: Ackeem Ferdinand v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2022/0014] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Mr. Karim Nelson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st October 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th November 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th December 2024.

4.The hearing of this appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scheduled for the week commencing 10 th February 2025.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter Reason: The record of appeal was served on both parties. The appellant indicated that he intended to proceed with the appeal even if he did not get an attorney by the time of the February 2025 sitting. Consequently, directions were given for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Granvil Defreitas v The Commissionner of Police [SVGMCRAP2021/0013] Date: Monday 9 th September 2024 Before Ms. Danielia Chambers, Deputy Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ronald Marks Respondent: Ms. Renee Simmons holding papers for Ms. Rose-Ann Richardson Issues: The status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of the constitutional question in the court below. Reason: The Court noted that the judgment in the court below concerning the constitutional question had not yet been rendered.