Another blow to the witch-hunt cases to lock up locals with zero evidence
One person in the Ministry of Finance speaking today to our news centre on condition of anonymity said by the time this is over, it could cost taxpayers close to 60 million dollars, including appeals and class action lawsuits against the government. That's money needed for roads, education, water, health care, public sector salaries and retirees pension increase.
However the witch-hunt cases continue so far with not one victory or evidence of corruption coming out of the one man Commission and Inquiry (CoI).
Kelvin Thomas a victory?
This time it was the case against local businessman Kelvin Thomas who was hit with charges over the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall. The United Kingdom Police charged Mr Thomas with one count of obtaining property by deception, false statement and claimed that he had proceeds in his possession from criminal conduct.
Mr. Thomas was just a contractor and according to the Public Works Department report, fulfilled all his contractual arrangements with the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on the ESHS wall.
Today, July 14, 2026, High Court Judge Angelica Teelucksingh declared a mistrial and dismissed the case and jurors. This means the UK Police Officers, the Governor and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mrs. Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit have lost yet another high-profile CoI case.
The DPP can bring back the case, however, it must be with new jurors. It's unclear if Mrs Scatliffe-Esprit has already received her marching orders from the Governor to do so.
History of loss for DPP
All cases against many residents coming out of the CoI witch-hunt list have failed, including Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Lorna Stevens, Najan Christopher, Wade N. Smith and now Kelvin Thomas.
Ms. Christopher’s case was discontinued from appeal and she is expected to return to the public service shortly. She was in court for simply writing a letter saying that former Premier Andrew A. Fahie was the Premier and Head of Government at the time of his arrest in 2022.
Governor interference?
Ms Scatliffe-Esprit has been instructed to appeal the other cases she lost and legal experts expect them to again fail on appeal costing taxpayers millions and millions. Mr. Thomas was represented by high profile Attorney Terrence T. Williams, KC, and Karlene Thomas-Lucien of Chase Law.
Residents and social commentators believe she is being instructed by the Governor to appeal the cases, however the DPP claims that she is an independent actor.
Both UK Police Officers and local officers working with them have done whistle blowing about the witch-hunt list and the real objectives of all the bogus prosecutions against the residents of the VI.
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24 Responses to “Another blow to the witch-hunt cases to lock up locals with zero evidence”
They went after Kelvin because he bleeds green that’s all and that’s it! SMDH.
Even if they did get thru dpp drop the ball as usual when it comes to high court cases.
Plus the jurors all from here so ain no way any one in white collar crimes getting caught. Only God can deal with them at this point sigh
You just building a climate and nation in which your own home grown criminals can thrive.
Who would want and encourage that? Hopefully not prospective candidates for our Legislature
Fahie was thriving quite well until real laws and enforcement came in to play.
but your main concern is governor office cuz is the governor who give out grants and repair roads. is the governor who took 5 million tax dollars and dump it into a dying bank
some people who lack critical thinking should not be allowed to vote in my opinion or those involved or benefit from corruption at least should not be allowed to vote for 20yrs 15mininmum