Four men missing at sea for 4 days

| 26/06/2016 | 33 Comments
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Demmie Ebanks (left) and Michael Aedrian Palmer

(CNS): A local man and three Jamaicans were reported missing on Saturday some three days after they left Cayman on an 18-foot boat. The RCIPS said they received information that the group could be missing at sea and might have encountered difficulties after leaving on 22 June. Demmie Ebanks (59) from West Bay and Michael Aedrian Palmer (40), a Jamaican national, along with two other men who are also believed to be Jamaican left on board an 18-foot blue and white vessel on Wednesday, but police said their destination was unknown.

Police are appealing to the public to contact West Bay Police Station on 949-3999 if they have any information about the missing men.
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  1. Sharkey says:

    Una worried about Demmie , I just saw him hiding out in East end .

  2. Anonymous says:

    legalize marijuanna and you wont see this anymore, and instead the same guy could be providing the herb to create gee to put in cookies, bread…such a waste all because the big fish who really make money off of drugs need marijuana to be on the black market to get the highest price and fund.

  3. Anonymous says:

    The info dropping poster and their supporters are some truly sick individuals.

    – Who

  4. Shhhhhhhhhh. says:

    Frequent “flyer” miles ran out finally maybe? If it was drug related, spare a thought for Cayman’s youth who are impacted severely by drugs.

  5. Anonymous says:

    Let us pray for the safe return of these four individuals. They all have or belong to families and stop making assumptions about their disappearance. He that has no sin, cast the first stone. Let us lift up one another in love and unity. Please!!!!!!!!!

    • Sharkey says:

      Ya let’s hope and pray for their. safe return with a bale or two to destroy the lives of the young and old of the Islands .

  6. Anonymous says:

    R v Carl Demmie Ebanks (CICA 25/98 Never Heard) SCA 32/98 – Heard Dec. 1998.
    (See Ganja)
    Charges:
    Case#2266/96 Possession of Ganja. Case#2267/96 Failing to provide a urine sample.
    *Case#1692/96 Possession of Cocaine. Case#1693/96 Possession Of Utensil used in the preparation of Cocaine. Case#1694/96 Consuming Cocaine. Case#1695/96 Consuming Ganja. Case#4227/96 Common Assault Case#4228/96 Failing to Surrender to Bail Case#4229/96 Taking Conveyance without authority.
    0.5 grams of ganja.
    55 mgs of cocaine
    Guilty.
    2266/96 – 9 months suspended for 2 years.
    Fine of CI$750.00 or 3 months.
    2267/96 – 9 months concurrent with 2266/7. Suspended for 2 years. Fine of CI$750.00 or 6 months. 4 months to pay.
    *1692/96 – Left on File.
    1693/96 – 9 months consecutive to (1). Suspended for 2 years. Fine of CI$750.00 or 3 months.
    1694/96 – 6 months concurrent with 1693/96, suspended for 2 years. Fine of CI$750.00 or 3 months.
    1695/96 – 5 months concurrent with 1693/96, suspended for 2 years. Fine of CI$750.00 or 3 months.
    Total fines of CI$3,750.00. 4 months to pay. 4227/96 – Adjourned Sine Die.
    4228/96 – $50.00 or 7 days. 2 weeks to pay.
    4229/96 – $75.00 or 14 days. 2 weeks to pay. Grand Court: Appeal dismissed.
    CICA: Appeal abandoned.

    • Anonymous says:

      So, you post the man who is missing court documents. Was that necessary?
      I am sure that helps the family who is worried about his (and the others ) safety.
      Kindness goes a long way- imo, try it sometime.

    • stormwatcherci says:

      What does this have to do with anything ? These cases are years old . You are assuming that them being missing has to do with drugs and it well may be but don’t jump to conclusions as they just may be missing in all honesty.

    • Anonymous says:

      That’s a career!

    • Sharkey says:

      Is CI$ 750.00 the only amount that the Judge knows to sentence , the Judge should see that fining Ebanks is not effective and should try something different the next time , hopefully he can come back in front of the Judge .

      I don’t think that the Court should not be encouraging people with long rap sheets like Ebanks rap sheet , when they know what he’s doing is destroying the life of our youth /kids .

    • Unison says:

      Wow … I can’t believe it! Like … isn’t this information suppose to be confidential, as it relates to a person’s character??? :/

      • Sharkey says:

        Your health records are private and confidential , not your court records they are public records.

  7. Heastender says:

    Must be the RCIPS fault again!!
    Square grouper fishing?

  8. Anonymous says:

    “A fishing trip” is the new saying now in exchange for suspicious drug or gun activity. Anyone with common sense can figure this one out!

  9. Anonymous says:

    Must be a good fishing trip.

  10. Anonymous says:

    Get those two marine experts ready for another report!

    • Anonymous says:

      Which British led institution are Caymanians going to hound about this? You haven’t got much except the Fires Service?!!!

  11. Anonymous says:

    Business trip

  12. Anonymous says:

    Get Mary Lawrence and Kirkland Nixon to investigate why our local guy was out there with three Jamaicans on a “destination unknown” trip. Ah, but I forgot, they can’t embarrass the UK authorities with a “Cayman Eyes on it” approach demanded by our brilliant MLAs as the result in this case would likely not reflect well on us here in Cayman.

  13. Allar says:

    First of all his name is not Demmie Ebanks it is Carl Demmie Ebanks and when we West Bayers hear of that name and a boat it is definitely no fishing trip.

  14. Unison says:

    Hope they come back in good health with something big 😉

  15. Anonymous says:

    I don’t know these individuals or their circumstances, but I am assuming they all have family and friends. My prayers go out to these men, their families and friends. I hope they are found safe.

  16. Anonymous says:

    I’ll tell you what my father says when he hears about certain individuals who are well known in the community and to the marine police – to be involved in illegal activity between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

    “There is lots of deep water between East End and Negril Point – Jamaica”

    • Anonymous says:

      Why do we have people with known associations as you describe freely traveling long distances in boats? Seriously, how hard is it to monitor them?

      • The 6th Eye says:

        Costs for 1 thing. Also privacy. Unless otherwise warranty and with good intentions, law enforcement just cannot monitor at the whim on whomever and wherever they feel like. Police island state comes to mind.

        However, now that it is known this gentleman and others are out to sea, for unknown reasons (not that they needed to inform anyone), this is where the law enforcement agencies can keep an eye out.

        Suspicious circumstances and all apply here. But let’s not give law enforcement agencies any and all powers just to monitor whomever, whenever and wherever they may roam.

        If that ever becomes the case (and those in power are attempting to pass legislation to this path), then the public’s right to know should apply across the board when it comes to certain happenings in law enforcement, politician public life and government departments, etc.

        Transparency is more than just a soundbite.

        “All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.” – Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez

      • Anonymous says:

        Local vessels that depart Cayman waters ( the exception being 12 miles banks), are obliged to lodge such notice with Port Authority at the minimum , where they intend to transit to the sister islands , they receive a rotation number to submit to the authority on both legs of the journey. This is not customs per-se, but does allow a degree of both safe monitoring & a log movement of vessel & people. Outside the sister islands round-trip passage though , both customs & immigration clearance is required. Any considerate & safe boat operator should ( mostly they do) notify Port Authority of any trip to 12 mile & adjacent offshore waters. Also leaving with family & friends a time outline of their departure & intended returning time. Both should be considered the minimum as far as notification, for the obvious reasons that have been demonstrated this past few months.

      • Anonymous says:

        Police don’t have the interest, or right, or resources to monitor the library of repeat offenders in all the districts that are engaged in the transshipment economy.

    • rickie tatum says:

      Your father sounds experienced

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