Managing and Protecting Jamaica's Land, Wood, Air and Water.
| Name | Breach | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| R v Chung Sang Hardware | Did use single use plastics in commercial quantities contrary to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Plastic Packaging Materials Prohibition Order 2018. |
[Morant Bay Parish Court] Fined $30,000 or ten (10) days imprisonment at hard labour. |
| R v Cecil Bird | Breach of section 40 of the Endangered Species (Protection) Conservation and Regulations of Trade) Act 2000 |
[St. James Parish Court] Fined $100,000 or twenty (20) days in prison at hard labour |
| Manchester Plastic Ban Matters | Breaches of Order 3 of the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Plastic Packaging Materials Prohibition) Order, 2018 in that the various entities were found with single use plastic bags over the allotted size and also with juice boxes with single use plastic straws made up of wholly or in part of polyethylene or polypropylene in commercial quantities 1. R v Wayne Chen t/a Super Plus Supermarket 2. R v Rory Moo Pen t/a MooPenn’s Supermarket 3. R v Grace Chae t/a Fresh Valu Supermarket |
[Manchester Parish Court] The matters were called up individually and all entities brought before the court pleaded guilty to the offences brought against them. The convictions are broken down as follows: 1. R v Wayne Chen t/a Super Plus Supermarket - $15,000 on each information or 30 days imprisonment at hard labour; 2. R v Rory Moo Pen t/a MooPenn’s Supermarket - $20,000 or 30 days imprisonment at hard labour. 3. R v Grace Chae t/a Fresh Valu Supermarket - $20,000 or 30 days imprisonment; at hard labour |
| 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 Friday May 26, 2023 |
| “Trelawny Plastic Ban Matters” (eight) 8 | Breaches of Order 3 of the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Plastic Packaging Materials Prohibition) Order, 2018 in that the entities were found with single use plastic bags over the allotted size and also with juice boxes with single use plastic straws made up of wholly or in part of polyethylene or polypropylene in commercial quantities. R v Orion Wholesale & Meats R v Lee Cheng Supermarket R v Smile City Supermarket R v Chloe’s Wholesale R v Hong Xin Supermarket Ltd. R v Gonimel International Trade Ltd. R v Energy Wholesale R v Best Value Supermarket & Wholesale |
[Trelawny Parish Court] The matters were called up individually and all entities brought before the court pleaded guilty to the offences brought against them. The convictions are broken down as follows: 1. Orion Wholesale & Meats Plastic bags - $25,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 2. Lee Cheng Supermarket Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 3. Smile City Supermarket Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 4. Chloe’s Wholesale - Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 5. Hong Xin Supermarket Ltd. - Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 6. Gonimel International Trade Ltd. - Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 7. Energy Wholesale – Plastic bags - $25,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour - Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour 8. Best Value Supermarket & Wholesale - Plastic bags - $25,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour - Plastic straws - $10,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour |
| R v. Winston 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 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 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 (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 |
| 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. |
| Name | Breach | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| R v Everton Taylor | Breach of s 24(3) TCPA |
[Corporate Area Parish Court – Criminal Division]
First Mention date was 7 September 2022 matter has been reissued for 25 October 2022. |
| R v. Troy 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 Nyam & Jam | Breach of the Natural Resources Conservation (Plastic Packaging Material Prohibition) Order |
Decision(s)/Orders(s): [St. James Parish Court] Montego Bay
Fined $15,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour |
| R v. Oreal Larmond | 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. Weston Bingham | Breach of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1945 s.6
(Dispatch and butchery of Green Sea Turtle) |
Decision(s)/Orders(s): [Hanover Parish Court]
Fined $15,000 or 10 days imprisonment at hard labour |