Chamber Hearing – 28th May 2024

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL CHAMBER HEARING 28th May 2024 MATTTERS DEALT WITH ON PAPER Before: The Hon. Mr. Eddy Ventose, Justice of Appeal Case Name: Ryan Strachan v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0021] Grenada Date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024 On paper: Applicant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Self Represented Issues: Application for leave to appeal against sentence Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal against sentence is granted.

2.The application for leave to appeal against sentence filed on 11th December 2023 is deemed to be the notice of appeal.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties within 7 days of the date of this order and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the applicant’s supplemental affidavit filed on 21st May 2024 includes the grounds of appeal and the Court was therefore minded to grant the application for leave to appeal against sentence. Before: The Hon. Mr. Eddy Ventose, Justice of Appeal Case Name: Kervin Devaux v The King [SLUHCRAP2021/0002] Saint Lucia Date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024 On paper: Applicant: Self Represented Respondent: No Appearance Issues: Application for waiver of the fees for the transcript of proceedings Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The application for waiver of the fees for the transcript of proceedings is adjourned for further consideration at the next Chamber Sitting of this Court scheduled for 25th June 2024. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant and the respondent within 7 days of the date of this order and provide evidence of service thereof. Reason: The Court noted that by Chamber Hearing Order dated 23rd April 2024, the Applicant was directed to furnish an affidavit evidencing his financial means within 28 days of the date of the order. As service of the order on the applicant was not made until 09th May 2024, the time for compliance had not yet elapsed. Accordingly, the Court has adjourned the application for further consideration at the next Chamber Sitting of the Court scheduled for 25th June 2024.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL CHAMBER HEARING th May 2024 MATTTERS DEALT WITH ON PAPER Before: The Hon. Mr. Eddy Ventose, Justice of Appeal Case Name: Ryan Strachan v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0021] Grenada Date: Tuesday, 28 th May 2024 On paper: Applicant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Self Represented Issues: Application for leave to appeal against sentence Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal against sentence is granted.

2.The application for leave to appeal against sentence filed on 11 th December 2023 is deemed to be the notice of appeal.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties within 7 days of the date of this order and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the applicant’s supplemental affidavit filed on 21 st May 2024 includes the grounds of appeal and the Court was therefore minded to grant the application for leave to appeal against sentence. Before: The Hon. Mr. Eddy Ventose, Justice of Appeal Case Name: Kervin Devaux v The King [ SLUHCRAP 2021/0002 ] Saint Lucia Date: Tuesday, 28 th May 2024 On paper: Applicant: Self Represented Respondent: No Appearance Issues: Application for waiver of the fees for the transcript of proceedings Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application for waiver of the fees for the transcript of proceedings is adjourned for further consideration at the next Chamber Sitting of this Court scheduled for 25 th June 2024.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant and the respondent within 7 days of the date of this order and provide evidence of service thereof. Reason: The Court noted that by Chamber Hearing Order dated 23 rd April 2024, the Applicant was directed to furnish an affidavit evidencing his financial means within 28 days of the date of the order. As service of the order on the applicant was not made until 09 th May 2024, the time for compliance had not yet elapsed. Accordingly, the Court has adjourned the application for further consideration at the next Chamber Sitting of the Court scheduled for 25 th June 2024.