Status Hearing – 16th October 2023

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS MONDAY 16th OCTOBER 2023 Case Name: Joleyne Jeffers v Seana Williams Adjournment [SKBMCVAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall provide the appellant with a copy of the Authorisation code in this matter on or before 20th October 2023.

2.The hearing of the application to strike out the appeal filed on 17th July 2023 is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for the Federration of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024 to allow the appellant to get legal representation.

3.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 appellant informed the Court that she wished to obtain legal representation. Case Name: Yvette Liddie v [1] Peter Liddie [2] Monique Herbert [SKBHCVAP2019/0047] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Terence Byron Respondents: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: No order made in this matter. Reason: A Notice of Discontinuance was filed on 16th October 2023. Case Name: Beaumont Park Limited v Technology Development and Investments Ltd. [SKBHCVAP2020/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Chante Francis Respondent: Mr. Brian Barnes holding papers for Ms. Jean Dyer 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 19th February 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated to the Court that the respondent is willing to settle and has signed a draft consent order which will be finalised and sent to the Court in short order. Case Name: Timothy Abbott v Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis [SKBHCVAP2018/0023] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Glenford Hamilton and Ms. Zoie Hamilton Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall take the necessary steps to arrange for the external transcriptionist to provide the court directly with a copy of the transcript in this matter. 2. The appellant shall take the necessary steps to provide the respondent with a copy of the transcript of proceedings on or before 20th October 2023. 3. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13th November 2023.

4.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13th December 2023.

5.The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 29th December 2023.

6.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed that the transcript had been received from an external source and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: The Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis v Leon Natta-Nelson [SKBHCVAP2019/0017] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Sasha Lloyd 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19th February 2024 to allow the parties to engage in settlement discussions. Reason: Counsel sought an adjournment to allow for settlement discussions. Case Name: Hazel Ross-Robinson v The Attorney General [SKBHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Renal Edwards Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd 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 19th February 2024 to allow the parties to engage in settlement discussions. Reason: Counsel sought an adjournment to allow for settlement discussions. Case Name: Lindsay F.P. Grant v Tanzania Tobin Tanzil [SKBHCVAP2020/0009] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 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 19th February 2024 to allow the appellant to sort out their legal representation. Reason: Counsel for the appellant requested an adjournment to allow him to address all outstanding matters with his client in this appeal. Case Name: Melvena Kelly v The King [SKBHCRAP2012/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19th February 2024 to allow the appellant to allow for a psychiatric report to be provided to the Court. Reason: The Court noted that the doctor’s psychiatric report was still outstanding. Case Name: Keith Murray v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 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: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Denroy Simmonds v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0003] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondents: Mr. Teshaun Vasquez Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Nicholas Riley v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 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: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Monthana Mathias v The King [SKBHCRAP2019/0006] Royston Browne v The King [SKBHCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellants shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 30th November 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29th December 2023. 3. The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 15th January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal Sitting for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellants and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Jahari Bart v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Chesley Hamilton Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the transcript of proceedings to be served on the parties on or before Wednesday 18th October 2023. 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 19th February 2024 to allow the appellant to regularize his legal representation. Reason: The Court noted that counsel for the appellant had been assigned in the court below however he had not taken the proper steps to have himself assigned as counsel acting for the appellant in the Court of Appeal. The Court was also informed that the transcript had been completed. Case Name: Lawten Forbes v Director of Public Prosecutions [SKBHCRAP2021/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to liaise with the external transcriptionist to have the transcript of proceedings completed in this matter. 2. The respondent shall take the necessary steps to look into the numerical calculation of the appellant’s incarceration time and shall inform the court accordingly of the scheduled date of release on before 10th November 2023. 3. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed that the preparation of the transcript had been outsourced and did not appear to have been completed. The Court also noted that there had been some debate as to the length of the appellant’s sentence. The Court therefore asked the respondent to look into the matter to determine whether the judge made an error in his calculations of the appellant’s prison time. Case Name: Kevaughn Adams v Stanley Wade [SKBMCVAP2016/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 8th December 2023. 2. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 19th January 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 31st January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: On the last occasion, the matter was adjourned to allow the appellant to make the necessary arrangements for his legal representation. This was the final adjournment for this purpose. The Court also noted that the Record of Appeal had been served on the parties. Case Name: Alecia Ross Delashley v Donnel Delashley [SKBMCVAP2018/0009A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Farida Hobson Respondent: In person 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19th February 2024 to allow the appellant to seek legal representation. 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 matter was adjourned to allow for service of the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal. Case Name: Natika Rawlins v Linval Carey [SKBMCVAP2021/0007] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jason Hamilton Respondent: Ms. Pauline Henrickson 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 16th November 2023. 2. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 1st December 2023. 3. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Glendale Herbert v Violet Wade [NEVMCVAP2022/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Angela Cozier Respondent: Ms. Farida Hobson Issues: 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 24th November 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 5th January 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 22nd January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Dwight “Dangles” Walters v Comptroller of Customs [SKBMCVAP2018/0008A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd Issues: 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 8th December 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 8th January 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 31st January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. 5. 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 the appellant had been served with the notice of the status hearing and that he had previously indicated that he was still interested in pursuing the appeal. The Court also noted that the respondent was ready to proceed. Accordingly, the Court gave directions for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Godfrey Roberts v Eltene Bedford [SKBMCVAP2016/0011] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Britney Jeffers Issues: 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 30th November 2023. 2. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve supplemental written submissions with authorities, if necessary, on or before 15th December 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 12th January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. 5. There are to be no further adjournments in this matter. 6. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of this order to be served on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Brian Wallace v Chief of Police [SKBMCRAP2023/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Angela Cozier Respondent: Ms. Leslie Roberts Issues: 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 16th November 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 18th December 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 8th January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. Reason: The appellant informed the Court that there was no transcript prepared in this matter but was prepared to receive directions for the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Rachael France v The Licensing Authority [SKBMCRAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: 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 24th November 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 12th January 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 22nd January 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS MONDAY 16 th OCTOBER 2023 Case Name: Joleyne Jeffers v Seana Williams [SKBMCVAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall provide the appellant with a copy of the Authorisation code in this matter on or before 20 th October 2023.

2.The hearing of the application to strike out the appeal filed on 17 th July 2023 is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for the Federration of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024 to allow the appellant to get legal representation.

3.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 appellant informed the Court that she wished to obtain legal representation. Case Name: Yvette Liddie v

4.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13 th December 2023.

5.The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 29 th December 2023.

6.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed that the transcript had been received from an external source and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: The Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis v Leon Natta-Nelson [SKBHCVAP2019/0017] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Sasha Lloyd 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19 th February 2024 to allow the parties to engage in settlement discussions. Reason: Counsel sought an adjournment to allow for settlement discussions. Case Name: Hazel Ross-Robinson v The Attorney General [SKBHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Renal Edwards Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd 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 19 th February 2024 to allow the parties to engage in settlement discussions. Reason: Counsel sought an adjournment to allow for settlement discussions. Case Name: Lindsay F.P. Grant v Tanzania Tobin Tanzil [SKBHCVAP2020/0009] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 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 19 th February 2024 to allow the appellant to sort out their legal representation. Reason: Counsel for the appellant requested an adjournment to allow him to address all outstanding matters with his client in this appeal. Case Name: Melvena Kelly v The King [SKBHCRAP2012/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19 th February 2024 to allow the appellant to allow for a psychiatric report to be provided to the Court. Reason: The Court noted that the doctor’s psychiatric report was still outstanding. Case Name: Keith Murray v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 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:

[1]Peter Liddie

[2]Monique Herbert [SKBHCVAP2019/0047] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Terence Byron Respondents: Ms. Renal Edwards Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: No order made in this matter. Reason: A Notice of Discontinuance was filed on 16 th October 2023. Case Name: Beaumont Park Limited v Technology Development and Investments Ltd. [SKBHCVAP2020/0018] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Chante Francis Respondent: Mr. Brian Barnes holding papers for Ms. Jean Dyer 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 19 th February 2024, unless a consent order is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated to the Court that the respondent is willing to settle and has signed a draft consent order which will be finalised and sent to the Court in short order. Case Name: Timothy Abbott v Attorney General of Saint Christopher and Nevis [SKBHCVAP2018/0023] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Glenford Hamilton and Ms. Zoie Hamilton Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall take the necessary steps to arrange for the external transcriptionist to provide the court directly with a copy of the transcript in this matter.

2.The appellant shall take the necessary steps to provide the respondent with a copy of the transcript of proceedings on or before 20 th October 2023.

3.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13 th November 2023.

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

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19 th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Denroy Simmonds v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0003] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondents: Mr. Teshaun Vasquez Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

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

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19 th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Nicholas Riley v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 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 Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, scheduled for 19 th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed the transcript had not been fully completed but should be completed soon. Case Name: Monthana Mathias v The King [SKBHCRAP2019/0006] Royston Browne v The King [SKBHCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Craig Tuckett Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellants shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 30 th November 2023.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 29 th December 2023.

3.The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 15 th January 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal Sitting for the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellants and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Jahari Bart v The King [SKBHCRAP2017/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Chesley Hamilton Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the transcript of proceedings to be served on the parties on or before Wednesday 18 th October 2023.

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 19 th February 2024 to allow the appellant to regularize his legal representation. Reason: The Court noted that counsel for the appellant had been assigned in the court below however he had not taken the proper steps to have himself assigned as counsel acting for the appellant in the Court of Appeal. The Court was also informed that the transcript had been completed. Case Name: Lawten Forbes v Director of Public Prosecutions [SKBHCRAP2021/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Mrs. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to liaise with the external transcriptionist to have the transcript of proceedings completed in this matter.

2.The respondent shall take the necessary steps to look into the numerical calculation of the appellant’s incarceration time and shall inform the court accordingly of the scheduled date of release on before 10 th November 2023.

3.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19 th February 2024. Reason: The Court was informed that the preparation of the transcript had been outsourced and did not appear to have been completed. The Court also noted that there had been some debate as to the length of the appellant’s sentence. The Court therefore asked the respondent to look into the matter to determine whether the judge made an error in his calculations of the appellant’s prison time. Case Name: Kevaughn Adams v Stanley Wade [SKBMCVAP2016/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 8 th December 2023.

2.The respondent is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 19 th January 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 31 st January 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: On the last occasion, the matter was adjourned to allow the appellant to make the necessary arrangements for his legal representation. This was the final adjournment for this purpose. The Court also noted that the Record of Appeal had been served on the parties. Case Name: Alecia Ross Delashley v Donnel Delashley [SKBMCVAP2018/0009A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Farida Hobson Respondent: In person 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. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for 19 th February 2024 to allow the appellant to seek legal representation.

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 matter was adjourned to allow for service of the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal. Case Name: Natika Rawlins v Linval Carey [SKBMCVAP2021/0007] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jason Hamilton Respondent: Ms. Pauline Henrickson 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 16 th November 2023.

2.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 1 st December 2023.

3.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Glendale Herbert v Violet Wade [NEVMCVAP2022/0006] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Angela Cozier Respondent: Ms. Farida Hobson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 24 th November 2023. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 5 th January 2024. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 22 nd January 2024. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Dwight “Dangles” Walters v Comptroller of Customs [SKBMCVAP2018/0008A] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Sasha Lloyd Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 8 th December 2023. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 8 th January 2024. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 31 st January 2024. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. 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 the appellant had been served with the notice of the status hearing and that he had previously indicated that he was still interested in pursuing the appeal. The Court also noted that the respondent was ready to proceed. Accordingly, the Court gave directions for the progression of the appeal. Case Name: Godfrey Roberts v Eltene Bedford [SKBMCVAP2016/0011] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Britney Jeffers Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 30 th November 2023. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve supplemental written submissions with authorities, if necessary, on or before 15 th December 2023. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 12 th January 2024. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. There are to be no further adjournments in this matter. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of this order to be served on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter. Case Name: Brian Wallace v Chief of Police [SKBMCRAP2023/0004] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Angela Cozier Respondent: Ms. Leslie Roberts Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16 th November 2023. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 18 th December 2023. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 8 th January 2024. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. Reason: The appellant informed the Court that there was no transcript prepared in this matter but was prepared to receive directions for the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Rachael France v The Licensing Authority [SKBMCRAP2022/0001] (SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS) Date: Monday, 16 th October 2023 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Greatess Gordon-Hazel Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 24 th November 2023. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 12 th January 2024. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 22 nd January 2024. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis scheduled for the week commencing 26 th February 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties’ submissions were outstanding and gave directions for the progression of the matter.