Status Hearing – 6th October 2020

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING GRENADA 6th October 2020 Case Name: Donna Marcelle Lusan v The Public Service Commission [GDAHCVAP2019/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Respondent: Ms. Maurissa Johnson Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the record of appeal on or before 9th October 2020.

2.The appellant shall file and serve a supplemental record of appeal if necessary, on or before 16th October 2020

3.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 23rd October 2020.

4.The respondent shall file and serve supplemental written submissions if necessary, on or before 6th November 2020.

5.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 20th November 2020.

6.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in the State of Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021. Reason: The appellant filed written submissions on 18th June 2019. However, having been granted leave to appeal on 29th July 2019, the submissions were not properly filed and resulted in a nullity. Directions were necessary in order to further the matter. The parties also required more time to rectify the record of appeal. Case Name: National Water and Sewerage Authority v Giselle Ferguson-Sayer [GDAHCVAP2017/0006] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Ms. Dennies Burris representative for the appellant Respondent: Ms. Sheriba Lewis Respondent present Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the Record of Appeal on or before 7th December 2020. 2. The appellant shall file and serve the Record of Appeal along with written submissions and authorities on or before 7th January 2021. 3. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 10th February 2021. 4. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 23rd February 2021. 5. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021. 6. 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 transcript of proceedings has been prepared. The parties required additional time to prepare and file written submissions and the record of appeal. The respondent also indicated that she required time to settle legal representation. Case Name: [1] Shankar Khushalani [2] Mina Khushalani (trading as Divine Apartments) v Lindsay Mason [GDAHCVAP2016/0017] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellants: Ms. Hazel Hopkin Respondent: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson; Ciboney Chambers Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the Record of Appeal on or before 6th November 2020. 2. The appellant shall file and serve the Record of Appeal on or before 7th December 2020 3. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th January 2021. 4. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 10th February 2021. 5. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 23rd February 2021. 6. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021. Reason: The transcript had been prepared since 2018. The parties required more time to settle the record of appeal. Counsel for the appellant also indicated that he wishes to take a certain course of action and that he had commenced discussion with counsel for the respondent. Counsel requested directions to be given subject to action being taken. Case Name: Jude Lessey v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0015] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf on the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 6th November 2020. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th January 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 22nd January 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021. Reason: The record of appeal was served on the parties on 9th September 2019; however, submissions have not been filed by the parties. Directions were given to further the matter. Case Name: Arthur Braveboy v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0003] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance; Mr. Jerry Edwin on record Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 scheduled for 31st March 2021 for the appellant to indicate whether he is interested in pursuing his appeal. 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 Court noted that the appellant was discharged from prison on 5th June 2020, therefore he may not have been served with the notice of hearing. The Court was also uncertain of whether the appellant is still interested in prosecuting this appeal. Case Name: Ally Mills v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0020] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 7th October 2020. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th October 2020. 3. The hearing of the appeal is fixed before the Full Court at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th October 2021. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that there is an application by way of letter before the Mercy Committee and the Commissioner of Prisons for the appellant’s early release therefore, it is likely that the appellant may be released before the next sitting. The Court also noted that this appeal has been outstanding and there is very good belief that the appellant will be released by 13th April 2021. The Crown therefore intends to consent to time served as being the appropriate sentence. The transcript has been filed and served since October 2019. Both parties intend to file submissions by 7th October 2020 in order to have the matter heard at the upcoming sitting of the Court. Case Name: Edward Joseph v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0023] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance; Mr. Lane Phillip on record Appellant present in person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to cause the transcript of 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 will be listed at the next Status Hearing of the Court on 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 this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The transcript has not been prepared therefore the matter is not ready to proceed. The appellant indicated the intention to file an application by way of letter for legal aid and waiver of fees for obtaining a transcript. Case Name: Roland Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0011] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Ms. Herricia Willis Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 6th April 2018; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING THAT leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted leave to appeal was required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Ken Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0020] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 8th November 2017; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal was required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Finbar Derick Purcell v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0026] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to 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 will be listed at the next Status Hearing of the Court on the 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 personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The transcript of proceedings has not been prepared. The appellant also indicated an intention to obtain assistance from legal aid and requested that the transcript of proceedings be provided free of charge. The appellant was directed to write a letter to the Court making this request. Case Name: Handel Stafford v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0022] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 scheduled for 31st March 2021 to allow the appellant to retain the services of a lawyer. Reason: The notice of appeal has been filed and served on the respondent. The transcript of proceedings was prepared and served on the Director of Public Prosecutions however, the appellant requested more time to retain new counsel. Case Name: Clint Thorne v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 14th February 2017; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: 1. The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 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: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Dave Benjamin v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Ms. Rae Thomas holding papers for Mr. Andre Thomas Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 26th January 2018; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. The parties indicated an intention to file submissions in support of the application for leave to appeal. Case Name: Cardel Smart v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0006] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 20th March 2018; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. The parties intend to file submissions in support of the application for leave to appeal. Mr. Clouden intends to make an application for the appellant to appeal in forma pauperis. This would be done after the application for leave has been disposed of. Case Name: Glenroy Barry v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0019] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 6th November 2017; UPON the Court noting that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: 1. The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 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: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Albert Alexis v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0018] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 2nd November 2017; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Isa Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2019/0005] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 7th December 2020. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th January 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 22nd January 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021 Reason: The transcript of proceedings has been prepared. Directions were necessary to further the matter. Case Name: Kevin Morris v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0023] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: N/A Result and Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal against sentence was granted on 20th February 2018. The notice of appeal was to be filed within 14 days of the said date; however, this was not done. Therefore, there is no appeal before the Court. Accordingly, no order was made. Case Name: Lennard Benjamin v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0028] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the court noting that there may be a duplication of the appeals filed in GDAHCRAP2016/0026 and GDAHCRAP2016/0028 the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing on the Court scheduled for 31st March for counsel for the appellant to take the necessary steps to regularise the appeal. Reason: The record of appeal has been prepared. Given that there is a duplication in the filing of the matter, counsel for the appellant intends to withdraw the appeal. Case Name: Gerald Hagley v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Oral Decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue this appeal, the matter is hereby withdrawn and discontinued. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue the appeal. Case Name: Raymond Beggs v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0014] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance, Mr. George G. W Prime on record Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 16th August 2017; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies Associated States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: 1. The application for leave to appeal against sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar, at which time the applicant shall indicate whether he is still interested in pursuing the application for leave to appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was granted bail on 18th October 2018 and his sentence has since been served. The Court noted however that it appears that the application for leave to appeal had not been dealt with yet. Case Name: Dixon Lewis v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2014/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Counsel for respondent shall file and serve written submissions in this matter indicating the Crown’s intention to concede the appeal on or before 8th October 2020. 2. the matter is fixed for hearing by the Full Court at the Court of Appeal sitting in Grenada during the week commencing 12th October 2021. Reason: The record of appeal has not been prepared. The Magistrate before whom the matter was heard is now deceased, therefore counsel for the respondent indicated an intention to concede the appeal and intends to give a written indication of this on or before Thursday 8th October 2020 Case Name: Tamara Brown v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2016/0005] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The hearing of the appeal is listed before the Full Court at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th October 2020. Reason: The court noted that the magistrate whose decision is being appealed, is no longer a sitting Magistrate and therefore it would pose a challenge for the notes of evidence to be prepared. Counsel for the respondent intends to concede to the appeal and therefore wished to have the matter heard at the upcoming appeal. Case Name: The Commissioner of Police v Treverson Roberts [GDAMCRAP2019/0021] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: N/A Result and Reason: The respondent is out of state. The matter came up for Case Management on 21st September 2020 at which time an order was made adjourning the matter to the Status Hearing scheduled for 31st March 2021. Accordingly, no further order was made at this time. Case Name: Daniel Charles v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2019/0015] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Oral Decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the indication of counsel for the appellant that the matter be withdrawn and there being no objection by the respondent the matter is thereby withdrawn and discontinued. Reason: Counsel for the appellant withdrew the appeal. There was no objection to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Crown. Case Name: Hector Pierre v Kenny Lalsingh IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: [GDAMCVAP2019/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Ms. Hazel Hopkin Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 6th November 2020. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th December 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 22nd December 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12th April 2021. Reason: The record has been prepared and the matter is ready to proceed. Submissions have not been filed.

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING GRENADA th October 2020 Case Name: Donna Marcelle Lusan v The Public Service Commission [GDAHCVAP2019/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Respondent: Ms. Maurissa Johnson Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the record of appeal on or before 9 th October 2020.

2.The appellant shall file and serve a supplemental record of appeal if necessary, on or before 16 th October 2020

3.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 23 rd October 2020.

4.The respondent shall file and serve supplemental written submissions if necessary, on or before 6 th November 2020.

5.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 20 th November 2020.

6.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in the State of Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021. Reason: The appellant filed written submissions on 18 th June 2019. However, having been granted leave to appeal on 29 th July 2019, the submissions were not properly filed and resulted in a nullity. Directions were necessary in order to further the matter. The parties also required more time to rectify the record of appeal. Case Name: National Water and Sewerage Authority v Giselle Ferguson-Sayer [GDAHCVAP2017/0006] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Ms. Dennies Burris representative for the appellant Respondent: Ms. Sheriba Lewis Respondent present Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the Record of Appeal on or before 7 th December 2020.

2.The appellant shall file and serve the Record of Appeal along with written submissions and authorities on or before 7 th January 2021.

3.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 10 th February 2021.

4.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 23 rd February 2021.

5.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021.

6.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 transcript of proceedings has been prepared. The parties required additional time to prepare and file written submissions and the record of appeal. The respondent also indicated that she required time to settle legal representation. Case Name:

[1]Shankar Khushalani

[2]Mina Khushalani (trading as Divine Apartments) v Lindsay Mason [GDAHCVAP2016/0017] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellants: Ms. Hazel Hopkin Respondent: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson; Ciboney Chambers Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the Record of Appeal on or before 6 th November 2020.

2.The appellant shall file and serve the Record of Appeal on or before 7 th December 2020

3.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th January 2021.

4.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 10 th February 2021.

5.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 23 rd February 2021.

6.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021. Reason: The transcript had been prepared since 2018. The parties required more time to settle the record of appeal. Counsel for the appellant also indicated that he wishes to take a certain course of action and that he had commenced discussion with counsel for the respondent. Counsel requested directions to be given subject to action being taken. Case Name: Jude Lessey v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0015] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf on the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 6 th November 2020.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th January 2021.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 22 nd January 2021.

4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021. Reason: The record of appeal was served on the parties on 9 th September 2019; however, submissions have not been filed by the parties. Directions were given to further the matter. Case Name: Arthur Braveboy v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0003] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance; Mr. Jerry Edwin on record Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 scheduled for 31 st March 2021 for the appellant to indicate whether he is interested in pursuing his appeal.

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 Court noted that the appellant was discharged from prison on 5 th June 2020, therefore he may not have been served with the notice of hearing. The Court was also uncertain of whether the appellant is still interested in prosecuting this appeal. Case Name: Ally Mills v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0020] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 7 th October 2020.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th October 2020.

3.The hearing of the appeal is fixed before the Full Court at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th October 2021. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that there is an application by way of letter before the Mercy Committee and the Commissioner of Prisons for the appellant’s early release therefore, it is likely that the appellant may be released before the next sitting. The Court also noted that this appeal has been outstanding and there is very good belief that the appellant will be released by 13 th April 2021. The Crown therefore intends to consent to time served as being the appropriate sentence. The transcript has been filed and served since October 2019. Both parties intend to file submissions by 7 th October 2020 in order to have the matter heard at the upcoming sitting of the Court. Case Name: Edward Joseph v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0023] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance; Mr. Lane Phillip on record Appellant present in person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to cause the transcript of 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 will be listed at the next Status Hearing of the Court on 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 this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The transcript has not been prepared therefore the matter is not ready to proceed. The appellant indicated the intention to file an application by way of letter for legal aid and waiver of fees for obtaining a transcript. Case Name: Roland Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0011] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Ms. Herricia Willis Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 6 th April 2018; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING THAT leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted leave to appeal was required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Ken Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0020] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 8 th November 2017; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal was required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Finbar Derick Purcell v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0026] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to 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 will be listed at the next Status Hearing of the Court on the 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 personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The transcript of proceedings has not been prepared. The appellant also indicated an intention to obtain assistance from legal aid and requested that the transcript of proceedings be provided free of charge. The appellant was directed to write a letter to the Court making this request. Case Name: Handel Stafford v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0022] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 scheduled for 31 st March 2021 to allow the appellant to retain the services of a lawyer. Reason: The notice of appeal has been filed and served on the respondent. The transcript of proceedings was prepared and served on the Director of Public Prosecutions however, the appellant requested more time to retain new counsel. Case Name: Clint Thorne v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on th February 2017; AND UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

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: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Dave Benjamin v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Ms. Rae Thomas holding papers for Mr. Andre Thomas Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on th January 2018; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. The parties indicated an intention to file submissions in support of the application for leave to appeal. Case Name: Cardel Smart v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2018/0006] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on th March 2018; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. The parties intend to file submissions in support of the application for leave to appeal. Mr. Clouden intends to make an application for the appellant to appeal in forma pauperis. This would be done after the application for leave has been disposed of. Case Name: Glenroy Barry v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0019] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 6 th November 2017; UPON the Court noting that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

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: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Albert Alexis v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0018] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on 2 nd November 2017; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT: The application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal is required pursuant to section 40 of the West Indies States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336. Case Name: Isa Charles v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2019/0005] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions 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 7 th December 2020.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th January 2021.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 22 nd January 2021.

4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021 Reason: The transcript of proceedings has been prepared. Directions were necessary to further the matter. Case Name: Kevin Morris v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0023] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: N/A Result and Reason: The Court noted that leave to appeal against sentence was granted on 20 th February 2018. The notice of appeal was to be filed within 14 days of the said date; however, this was not done. Therefore, there is no appeal before the Court. Accordingly, no order was made. Case Name: Lennard Benjamin v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0028] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Appellant present Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the court noting that there may be a duplication of the appeals filed in GDAHCRAP2016/0026 and GDAHCRAP2016/0028 the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing on the Court scheduled for 31 st March for counsel for the appellant to take the necessary steps to regularise the appeal. Reason: The record of appeal has been prepared. Given that there is a duplication in the filing of the matter, counsel for the appellant intends to withdraw the appeal. Case Name: Gerald Hagley v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2016/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Oral Decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the indication from counsel for the appellant that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue this appeal, the matter is hereby withdrawn and discontinued. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue the appeal. Case Name: Raymond Beggs v The Queen [GDAHCRAP2017/0014] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: No appearance, Mr. George G. W Prime on record Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: UPON THE COURT READING the notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal against conviction or sentence filed by the applicant in Criminal Form 1 on th August 2017; UPON THE COURT NOTING that leave to appeal is required under section 40 of the West Indies Associated States Supreme Court (Grenada) Act, Cap. 336, therefore this ought to be treated as an application for leave to appeal against sentence; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal against sentence shall be listed for hearing at a Chamber Hearing of the Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar, at which time the applicant shall indicate whether he is still interested in pursuing the application for leave to appeal.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was granted bail on 18 th October 2018 and his sentence has since been served. The Court noted however that it appears that the application for leave to appeal had not been dealt with yet. Case Name: Dixon Lewis v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2014/0010] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Counsel for respondent shall file and serve written submissions in this matter indicating the Crown’s intention to concede the appeal on or before 8 th October 2020.

2.the matter is fixed for hearing by the Full Court at the Court of Appeal sitting in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th October 2021. Reason: The record of appeal has not been prepared. The Magistrate before whom the matter was heard is now deceased, therefore counsel for the respondent indicated an intention to concede the appeal and intends to give a written indication of this on or before Thursday 8 th October 2020 Case Name: Tamara Brown v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2016/0005] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The hearing of the appeal is listed before the Full Court at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th October 2020. Reason: The court noted that the magistrate whose decision is being appealed, is no longer a sitting Magistrate and therefore it would pose a challenge for the notes of evidence to be prepared. Counsel for the respondent intends to concede to the appeal and therefore wished to have the matter heard at the upcoming appeal. Case Name: The Commissioner of Police v Treverson Roberts [GDAMCRAP2019/0021] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: N/A Result and Reason: The respondent is out of state. The matter came up for Case Management on 21 st September 2020 at which time an order was made adjourning the matter to the Status Hearing scheduled for 31 st March 2021. Accordingly, no further order was made at this time. Case Name: Daniel Charles v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2019/0015] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Issues: Status of the matter Type of order: Oral Decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the indication of counsel for the appellant that the matter be withdrawn and there being no objection by the respondent the matter is thereby withdrawn and discontinued. Reason: Counsel for the appellant withdrew the appeal. There was no objection to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Crown. Case Name: Hector Pierre v Kenny Lalsingh [GDAMCVAP2019/0002] Date: Tuesday, 6 th October 2020 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appellant: Mr. Anselm A. Clouden Respondent: Ms. Hazel Hopkin 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 6 th November 2020.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th December 2021.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary, on or before 22 nd December 2021.

4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal in Grenada during the week commencing 12 th April 2021. Reason: The record has been prepared and the matter is ready to proceed. Submissions have not been filed.