Mediated settlement reached between Mayor Belnavis and man accused of attacking him in wounding case

Mediated settlement reached between Mayor Belnavis and man accused of attacking him in wounding case – IRIE FM

November 10, 2026

Written byShanice Gibbs

A restraining order has been issued against the man accused of chopping and wounding St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis with a machete last January.

The order requires the accused, Chad Thomas of Oracabessa, St. Mary, to stay away from Mayor Belnavis’ property and surrounding areas.

Thomas was charged with housebreaking, wounding with intent and malicious destruction of property.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, Mayor Belnavis said the restraining order forms part of a mediated settlement between him and Thomas in the St. Mary parish court.

The agreement was reached by both parties yesterday.

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The Mayor also noted that, under the settlement, the accused will be required to participate in counselling sessions.

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