St Ann's Bay Mayor, machete attacker settle case through mediation
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November 13, 2026
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Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, and the man who attacked and chopped him with a machete inside his home in St Mary, Chad Thomas, have reached an agreement to settle the case through mediation.
Thomas, who was charged with housebreaking, wounding with intent and malicious destruction of property, has agreed, under the deal, to undergo counselling and not to be seen at Belnavis’ property or its surroundings in St Mary.
Belnavis, who was represented by attorney-at-law Charles Ganga-Singh, did not seek damages or any compensation from Thomas.
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