The Case

Two-tiered justice. One pattern.

Name:Mario Hoffman
Nationality:Canadian
Role:Developer — paid the alleged bribes
Outcome:Charges dropped. Never tried.
Name:Jak Civre
Nationality:Canadian
Role:Developer — paid $5M
Outcome:Charges dropped.
Name:Richard Padgett
Nationality:American
Role:Developer
Outcome:Guilty plea. No prison.
Name:Floyd Hall
Nationality:Turks Islander
Role:Former Minister
Outcome:Sentence suspended on appeal.
Name:McAllister Hanchell
Nationality:Turks Islander
Role:Former Minister
Outcome:Sentenced: 3 years.
Name:Thomas "Chal" Misick
Nationality:Turks Islander
Role:Attorney
Outcome:Sentenced: 4 years.
Name:Michael Misick
Nationality:Turks Islander
Role:Former Premier
Outcome:Sentenced: 4 years, 26 days.

Every white foreign developer escaped prison. On 29 May 2026, three Black officials were sent to prison.

$124M

Cost to taxpayers

$400K/mo

SIPT accommodation

17 yrs

Years to conviction

0

Independent audits conducted

Seven questions without answers.

01

What is the detailed breakdown of the at least $124 million in SIPT costs confirmed in Parliament?

No response provided.

02

Did SIPT lawyers receive success fees or bonuses linked to convictions?

No response provided.

03

Who authorised $400,000/month in five-star beachfront accommodation for over a decade?

No response provided.

04

Did the British Governor exercise any oversight of SIPT spending?

No response provided.

05

Why did the UK refuse to fund the investigation despite its own Parliament's recommendation?

No response provided.

06

The Governor signed the disputed transactions. Why was his role never examined at trial?

No response provided.

07

TCI formally protested the cost. These protests were ignored. Why?

No response provided.

Chronology

Chronology.

2003–09

Premier. Economic transformation

2008

UK orders Commission of Inquiry

2009

Constitution suspended. Direct rule

2010

Right to jury trial removed

2014

Extradited from Brazil

2015

Trial begins. No jury

2021

Judge dies. Trial split

4 Feb 2026

Convicted: three counts of bribery

29 May 2026

Sentenced: 4 years, 26 days. In custody

17 Jun 2026

Bail pending appeal hearing

Ahead

Appeal. Privy Council if necessary