Ordinary Court Martial
Sub-Lieutenant Nakeida Gibson
Daily Report
Day: 4
Date: Friday, 4 October 2024
Start: 0935 hours
End: 1335hours
Location: Hodgson Hall Conference Room, St. Ann’s Fort, Garrison, St Michael
End of Hearing: Sentencing of the accused.
Hearing Summary:
The Court Martial reconvened, and the President requested that the Judge Advocate explain the parameters for sentencing. During his summation, the Judge Advocate guided the panel about the sentencing which they are confined by. The Court Martial recessed to deliberate at 1000hrs.
The hearing reconvened at 1332hrs. The President of the Court Martial thanked both the Defence and Prosecution for the execution of their duties during the Hearing.
Finally, the President announced that Sub Lieutenant Nakeida Gibson was sentenced to dismissal from the Barbados Defence Force, subject to the confirmation of the Convening Officer.
Details of the Court Martial
1. President: Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Souvenir – Guyana Defence Force (GDF)
2. Judge Advocate: Magistrate Douglas Fredrick
3. Prosecution: Lieutenant Commander Krystal Delaney, Major Neville Watson, and Lieutenant Mikael Griffith, attorneys-at-law.
4. Defence Attorney: Mr Larry Smith S.C and Mr Vincent Watson.
5. Members of the panel: Lieutenant (Coast Guard) Derrick Johnson (GDF), Captain Daniel Emmanuel (Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF)) Lieutenant (Senior Grade) Randolph Best (ABDF)) and Captain Natalie Haynes (BDF)
6. Waiting Members: Captain Samuel Boyce (BDF) and Captain Michael Jules (BDF)