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Man Charged with STOLEN Mervin Cox Boat is Alleged Gang Member say TCI Police

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Wilkie Arthur

Eagle Legal News Media

 

#TurksandCaicos, June 7, 2024 – He is charged with two gang membership offenses. The 35 year old Haitian man appeared in court on Monday May 3, 2024, on four allegations.

GANG MEMBERSHIP #1 reads: that the accused ELVEN BALTHAZAR of La Tortuga, Haiti, along with others, on Friday April 5th, 2024, while in the Turks and Caicos Islands, was involved in gang related activity namely assisting illegals, contrary to the Immigration Ordinance.

GANG MEMBERSHIP #2:- that you on Friday August 25th, 2023 to Friday April 5th, 2024, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, were involved in gang related activity namely handling stolen property.

These offenses above were allegedly in violation of section 4 (1)(b) of the Anti-Gang Ordinance 24 of 2022 of the laws of the TCI.

BALTHAZAR was also charged in count #3: with, possession of criminal property, and it reads, that between Friday August 25th 2023 and April 5th, 2024 (for nearly 8 months) in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands, you had in your possession criminal property, knowing or suspecting that it was illegally obtained, namely:-

A 32-foot boat named Baja valued at $120,000.00, the property of Mervin Cox.

His count #4 (and final count):- is Handling stolen goods.  It reads that you between Friday August 25th 2023 and Friday April 5th 2024 did dishonestly assist in the retention of stolen goods namely a 32-foot boat, value $120,000.00 the property of Mervin Cox, knowing or believing same to be stolen.

The arraignment of these four charges was stalled however, unable to proceed because the public prosecutor Ms. Enjaleek Dickerson was trying to ascertain or sort out the charges.

It was a rather embarrassing few moments as she attended court totally unprepared, from what this reporter observed.

The matter was one which should have been wrapped up in around 15 minutes, which would have been dedicated to the reading of the charges.  However, due to the obvious lack of preparation, the defendant’s arraignment lasted an hour and fifteen minutes in the courtroom of Hon. Chief Magistrate Mr. Jolyon Hatmin.

The Chief Magistrate expressed concern that the suspect was held in custody for a long period of time, only to arrive in court and find that the Office of the DPP was still “fumbling over a few charges like we don’t know what we’re doing in this court.”

The Chief Magistrate further expressed that these “minor” issues should be long dealt with before it reaches the court, “but it’s clear that no one from the DPP office nor my court is checking these things before it reaches arraignment.”

He went on to say that he should not be the one having to sort out charges at the time a case is to be heard.

The accused gang member was represented by Mrs. Latisha Williams-Bruce, who invited the court to please stand the matter down to give Counsel for the Crown Ms. Dickerson time to get her house in order, “then we could come back and possibly proceed.”

The Chief Magistrate still attempted to try and fix the prosecution’s problems with the charges but eventually agreed to adjourning the matter to Tuesday May 4th.

The case has since been transferred to the Supreme Court for a sufficiency hearing set for September of this year.

The accused would most definitely be remanded until then, given the alleged charges against him.

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Bahamas Government to meet with SpaceX

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PRESS STATEMENT

Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation

 

The Bahamas, February 6, 2025 – A delegation inclusive of all relevant agencies is meeting with SpaceX officials as The Islands of The Bahamas finalise preparations for the historic landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster on February 17.

This landmark moment will make The Bahamas the first international destination to host the Falcon 9 rocket booster landings. This historic event, set to take place off the coast of The Exumas, marks a significant leap for The Bahamas into the realm of space tourism.

The collaboration between Bahamian officials and SpaceX positions The Bahamas as a key player in the growing space tourism industry, with 20 scheduled landings to take place in Bahamian waters on autonomous drone ships. The country will be the exclusive location to witness these remarkable events, offering unique economic opportunities and advancements in technology.

The delegation includes senior representatives from the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, the Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority, the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, and the Port Department.

The relevant senior officials will remain on hand during the launch sequence and launch and ascent. They are fully engaged to ensure all safety, regulatory, and operational measures are in place for the scheduled landing. Every effort is being made to facilitate this historic event while maintaining the highest standards.

Further details regarding the landing and related activities will be forthcoming.

The Hon. I. Chester Cooper
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation

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Decomposing Body Found

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Turks and Caicos, February 5, 2025 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating the discovery of a decomposing body found in the vicinity of Delco Yard, Snake Hill, Blue Hills.

At approximately 7:45 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2025, officers received information regarding the presence of a body in a ditch near Delco Yard.  A team of officers and the TCI Regiment were deployed to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a deceased male wearing black jeans and blue Jordan sneakers. The deceased had a black locks hairstyle. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.

If you have any information that could assist in identifying the deceased or in the ongoing investigation, please call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS).

Information can also be shared via the Crime Stoppers P3 app.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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S Hotel Kingston Partners with Bob Marley Foundation to Celebrate Kingston as the Cultural Capital

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA, [February 6, 2024] – In celebration of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, S Hotel Kingston has partnered with the Bob Marley Foundation to launch an immersive “Explore Kingston” initiative, spotlighting the city’s rich cultural heritage. The collaboration features a dynamic new video that showcases Kingston in the world’s music culture.

Widely regarded as the heart of Jamaica’s artistic and musical legacy, Kingston takes center stage in this captivating video, which highlights iconic sites such as the Bob Marley Museum, Trench Town Culture Yard, Tuff Gong International, and Kingston Creative’s Water Lane Art Walk. The video offers an inspiring glimpse into the city’s cultural essence and its deep connection to reggae music.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Bob Marley Foundation to bring this experience to life,” said Christopher Issa, CEO of S Hotels Jamaica. “This initiative is not only a celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday but also a tribute to the creative spirit that makes Kingston the beating heart of Jamaica.”

S Hotel Kingston embraces this cultural legacy throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a Bob Marley record player. The hotel’s Strings Cafe and Bar features a stunning zinc mural with an impression of Bob Marley, serving as a striking backdrop that pays homage to Kingston’s artistic roots, along with an 8-ft guitar. Additionally, a Bob Marley statue stands as a tribute to the legendary artist, further reinforcing the hotel’s deep connection to Jamaica’s music history.

For more information on S Hotel Kingston, please visit http://www.shotelkingston.com. To view the “Explore Kingston” video, follow S Hotel Kingston on social at @shotelkingstonjm.

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