Status Hearing – 19th February 2024

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Monday 19th February 2024 Case Name: Joleyne Jeffers v Seana Williams Ms. Renal Edwards [SKBMCVAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant/Respondent: In person Applicant/ Respondent: N/A Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The hearing of the application to strike out the appeal filed on 17th July 2023 is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 17th June 2024.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant in person and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant had still not retained counsel however the appellant indicated that she was willing to move forward with representing herself in the event that she does not retain a lawyer in time for the hearing before the Full Court. Case Name: Beaumont Park Limited v Technology Development and Investments Ltd. [SKBHCVAP2020/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Damian Kelsick KC Respondent: Ms. Jean Dyer Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 22nd April 2024. 2. The appellant is at liberty to file submissions in reply, if necessary, on or before 6th May 2024.

3.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal sitting for the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 17th June 2024. Reason: Counsel indicated that the settlement discussions have been aborted and that the parties would be proceeding with the appeal. Case Name: Hazel Ross-Robinson v The Attorney General [SKBHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renal Edwards Respondent: Mrs. Simone Bullen-Thompson Issues: 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 Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed. Reason: The parties who were in settlement discussions have reached a position which both counsels believe will take the matter off the Court’s list pending the filing of certain documents reflecting the parties’ agreement. Case Name: Lindsay F.P. Grant v Tanzania Tobin Tanzil [SKBHCVAP2020/0009] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Brian Barnes Respondent: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: 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 Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that there were some outstanding personal and legal matters that needed to be addressed and requested that he matter be adjourned to the next status hearing. Case Name: The Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis v Leon Natta-Nelson [SKBHCVAP2019/0017] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mrs. Simone Bullen-Thompson Respondents: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed Reason: The parties who were in settlement discussions have reached a position which both counsels believe will take the matter off the court’s list pending the filing of certain documents reflecting the parties’ agreement. Case Name: Melvena Kelly v The King [SKBHCRAP2012/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. Henry Browne, KC Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the psychiatric report and to give the Court an update in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that a psychiatric report was received by prosecuting counsel however he had not yet had sight of it. Counsel also indicated that he may need to make an application and requested that the matter be put down for status hearing. Case Name: Keith Murray v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. Henry Browne, KC Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the record of appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he had recently received the record of appeal and requested some time to review. Case Name: Denroy Simmonds v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0003] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon- Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the record of appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that this matter was connected to SKBHCRAP2017/0002 and SKBHCRAP2017/0003 and made a similar order as in those matters. Case Name: Nicholas Riley v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Natasha Grey-Brookes Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant an opportunity to review the record of appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that she had recently received the record of appeal and requested some time to review. Case Name: Jahari Bart v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Natasha Grey-Brookes Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to make the necessary application in relation to the appellant’s legal representation. Reason: Counsel Mrs. Grey-Brookes, indicated that the matter was recently passed to her however the Court noted that counsel would need to make a formal application to regularize her representation of the appellant. Case Name: Lawten Forbes v Director of Public Prosecutions [SKBHCRAP2021/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall take the necessary steps to secure the outstanding portion of the transcript of proceedings from the external transcriptionist in this matter and shall provide copies to the respondent and the court. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the record of appeal was received however counsel for the respondent indicated that the transcript was missing the portion in relation to sentencing and the judge’s summation. The Court was however informed that a relative of Mr. Forbes had undertaken to make payment to the transcriptionist on today’s date to secure the missing portion of the transcript. Case Name: Alecia Ross Delashley v Donnel Delashley [SKBMCVAP2018/0009A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Farida Hobson Respondent: Ms. Emily Blackett Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10th June 2024 to allow the appellant to properly retain counsel in the matter and also to allow the parties to engage in discussions with a view to settlement. Reason: The Court was informed that the appellant had not taken the necessary steps to retain her counsel. In addition, counsel for the respondent indicated that she was only recently retained and would need some time to get acquainted with the file.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Monday 19 th February 2024 Case Name: Joleyne Jeffers v Seana Williams [SKBMCVAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19 th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant/Respondent: In person Applicant/ Respondent: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The hearing of the application to strike out the appeal filed on 17 th July 2023 is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 17 th June 2024. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant in person and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant had still not retained counsel however the appellant indicated that she was willing to move forward with representing herself in the event that she does not retain a lawyer in time for the hearing before the Full Court. Case Name: Beaumont Park Limited v Technology Development and Investments Ltd. [SKBHCVAP2020/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19 th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Damian Kelsick KC Respondent: Ms. Jean Dyer Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 22 nd April 2024.

2.The appellant IS at liberty to file submissions in reply, if necessary, on or before 6 th May 2024.

3.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal sitting for the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 17 th June 2024. Reason: Counsel indicated that the settlement discussions have been aborted and that the parties would be proceeding with the appeal. Case Name: Hazel Ross-Robinson v The Attorney General [SKBHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19 th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Renal Edwards Respondent: Mrs. Simone Bullen-Thompson Issues: 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 Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed. Reason: The parties who were in settlement discussions have reached a position which both counsels believe will take the matter off the Court’s list pending the filing of certain documents reflecting the parties’ agreement. Case Name: Lindsay F.P. Grant v Tanzania Tobin Tanzil [SKBHCVAP2020/0009] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19 th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Brian Barnes Respondent: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: 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 Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that there were some outstanding personal and legal matters that needed to be addressed and requested that he matter be adjourned to the next status hearing. Case Name: The Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis v Leon Natta-Nelson [SKBHCVAP2019/0017] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mrs. Simone Bullen-Thompson Respondents: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed Reason: The parties who were in settlement discussions have reached a position which both counsels believe will take the matter off the court’s list pending the filing of certain documents reflecting the parties’ agreement. Case Name: Melvena Kelly v The King [SKBHCRAP2012/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. Henry Browne, KC Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the psychiatric report and to give the Court an update in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that a psychiatric report was received by prosecuting counsel however he had not yet had sight of it. Counsel also indicated that he may need to make an application and requested that the matter be put down for status hearing. Case Name: Keith Murray v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. Henry Browne, KC Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the record of appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he had recently received the record of appeal and requested some time to review. Case Name: Denroy Simmonds v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0003] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon- Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the record of appeal. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that this matter was connected to SKBHCRAP2017/0002 and SKBHCRAP2017/0003 and made a similar order as in those matters. Case Name: Nicholas Riley v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Natasha Grey-Brookes Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant an opportunity to review the record of appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that she had recently received the record of appeal and requested some time to review. Case Name: Jahari Bart v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Natasha Grey-Brookes Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow counsel for the appellant to make the necessary application in relation to the appellant’s legal representation. Reason: Counsel Mrs. Grey-Brookes, indicated that the matter was recently passed to her however the Court noted that counsel would need to make a formal application to regularize her representation of the appellant. Case Name: Lawten Forbes v Director of Public Prosecutions [SKBHCRAP2021/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall take the necessary steps to secure the outstanding portion of the transcript of proceedings from the external transcriptionist in this matter and shall provide copies to the respondent and the court.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the record of appeal was received however counsel for the respondent indicated that the transcript was missing the portion in relation to sentencing and the judge’s summation. The Court was however informed that a relative of Mr. Forbes had undertaken to make payment to the transcriptionist on today’s date to secure the missing portion of the transcript. Case Name: Alecia Ross Delashley v Donnel Delashley [SKBMCVAP2018/0009A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 19th February 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Farida Hobson Respondent: Ms. Emily Blackett Issues: 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 Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis scheduled for 10 th June 2024 to allow the appellant to properly retain counsel in the matter and also to allow the parties to engage in discussions with a view to settlement. Reason: The Court was informed that the appellant had not taken the necessary steps to retain her counsel. In addition, counsel for the respondent indicated that she was only recently retained and would need some time to get acquainted with the file.