Managing and Protecting Jamaica's Land, Wood, Air and Water.
| Name | Breach | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| R v UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited (2021) | Spill in the Rio Cobre River on dates between August 1 to 3 and 7 to 9, 2021 contrary to s. 12 (1)(a) NRCAA |
Spill in the Rio Cobre River on dates between August 1 to 3 and 7 to 9, 2021 contrary to s. 12 (1)(a) NRCAA Matter is adjourned and set for mention on September 28, 2023 at 10:00a.m. |
| R v Anthony Vassell | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act Did on diverse days between 21 February and 10 March 2020 hunt a protected animal, to wit an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) causing the death of said crocodile. Contrary to the Wild Life Protection Act, s. 6 |
[Clarendon Parish Court] Adjourned for a date to be fixed |
| R v. Gregory Lee | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act: Did unlawfully kill capture or willfully molest any animal or bird in a Game Sanctuary contrary to s. 4(1)(a) of the Wild Life Protection Act. |
[St. Elizabeth Parish Court] Decision(s)/Orders(s): Trial Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| R v UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited (2022) | Spill in the Rio Cobre River on dates between July 26, 2022 to August 4, 2022 contrary to s. 12 (1)(a) NRCAA. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Matter is adjourned and set for mention on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. |
| R v Euhon Darling | Breach of the Beach Control Act 1956, s. 5 (Did unlawfully use the foreshore and floor of the sea for the encroachment of a groyne without a beach licence on lands located at Part of Seaview, Tower Isle, St. Mary at Vol. 967 Fol. 442 in the Register Book of Titles, contrary to the Beach Control Act, 1956, s. 5.) |
[St. Mary Parish Court] Fined $50,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment at hard labour |
| R v. Troy Moo Pen | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act: Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act: |
Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act: Decision(s)/Orders(s): Trial Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| R v Marsha Robinson and R v Dwight Robinson | Failing to cease operating a stone cutting and carving business at 36 Sydenham Avenue contrary to an Enforcement Notice dated and served September 23, 2021 in breach of section 24(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] The matter is set for trial on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. |
| R v Ron Williams | Breach of the Wildlife Protection Act s. 4(1) (e) and 4(2) found in a Game Sanctuary in possession of animals or birds. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Fined $50,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment at hard labour and 7 fined $60,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment at hard labour |
| R v. Tyrone Moo Pen | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act: Did unlawfully kill capture or willfully molest any animal or bird in a Game Sanctuary contrary to s. 4(1)(a) of the Wild Life Protection Act. |
[St. Elizabeth Parish Court] Decision(s)/Orders(s): Trial Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| R v Steven Hinds | Breach of regulation (3)(1) of the Wild Life Protection (Hunter’) Licences Regulations – hunting without a hunter’s licence issued by the NRCA. |
[Trelawny Parish Court] Fined $40,000 or spend three (3) months in prison at hard labour |
| R v Andrew Taylor | Breach of Wildlife Protection Act s. 4 (1) (e) and 4(2) found in a Game Sanctuary in possession of animals or birds |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Fined $50,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment at hard labour and fined $60,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment at hard labour |
| R v Marsha Robinson and R v Dwight Robinson | Failing to cease operating a stone cutting and carving business at 36 Sydenham Avenue contrary to an Enforcement Notice dated and served September 23, 2021 in breach of section 24(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] The matter is set for trial on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. |
| R v UC Rusal Alumina Limited (2021) | Spill in the Rio Cobre River on dates between August 1 to 3 and 7 to 9, 2021 contrary to s. 12 (1)(a) NRCAA. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Matter is adjourned and set for mention on February 24, 2023 at 10:00a.m. |
| R v Chad Headley and R v Sheena Headley | The defendants were charged for dozens of breaches under the Wild Life Protection Act and Endangered Species Act in that they were found in possession of protected animals and endangered animals when a search was conducted of their residence. |
[St. James Parish Court] Sentencing under the Endangered Species Act was postponed to Monday, February 6, 2023. |
| R v UC Rusal Alumina Limited (2019) | Spill in the Rio Cobre River on October 14, 2019, contrary to s.12(1)(a) NRCAA |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Matter is adjourned for the continuation of trial on Wednesday February 8, 2023, Thursday, February 16, 2023 and Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Name | Breach | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| R v. Tyrone Moo Pen | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act:
Did unlawfully kill capture or willfully molest any animal or bird in a Game Sanctuary contrary to s. 4(1)(a) of the Wild Life Protection Act. |
Decision(s)/Orders(s): [St. Elizabeth Parish Court] Santa Cruz
Trial Tuesday, January 3, 2023 and Monday, January 9, 2023 |
| R v. Euhon Darling | Breach of the Beach Control Act 1956, s. 5
(Did unlawfully use the foreshore and floor of the sea for the encroachment of a groyne without a beach licence on lands located at Part of Seaview, Tower Isle, St. Mary at Vol. 967 Fol. 442 in the Register Book of Titles, contrary to the Beach Control Act, 1956, s. 5.) |
[St. Mary Parish Court] Port Maria
Trial set for Friday September 23, 2022 |
| R v Steven Hinds | Breach of regulation (3) (1) of the Wild Life Protection (Hunter’s) Licences Regulations –hunting without a hunter’s licence issued by the NRCA |
[Trelawny Parish Court) Falmouth
First mention date 26 September 2022 |
| R v. UC RUSAL (2019) Alumina Jamaica Limited | Did cause whether directly or indirectly noxious or polluting matter to enter the Rio Cobre, a water body containing fish, contrary to s. 11 of the Wild Life Protection Act. |
Decision(s)/Orders(s): [St. Catherine Parish Court] Spanish Town
Three further trial dates:
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| R v Ron Williams | Breach of the Wildlife Protection Act s. 4(1)(e) and 4(2) found in a Game Sanctuary in possession of animals or birds. |
[St. Catherine Parish Court] Spanish Town
First mention date 19 September 2022 |