One of two women accused of the murder of a taxi operator in the eastern parish of St Thomas in July, was offered bail when she appeared in court on Friday.
Nekia Thompson,24,was offered bail in the sum of J$1.5 million following an application by Peter Champagnie, her attorney.
The other accused, Mitzy Thompson, and a 17 year old were remanded.
The three were charged following an investigation into the July robbery and shooting death of Donovan Booth, 50, a landscaper and taxi operator of Prospect in the parish.
According to police reports, on the evening of July 13, Booth was operating his taxi when he picked up two women. They were later joined by the 17 year old who asked to be taken to the Blue Mahoe Road in Prospect.
On reaching the area, the teen reportedly pulled a firearm and shot Booth in the forehead, killing him on the spot. The taxi driver was also robbed of an undetermined sum of cash.
However, quick action by the police, who were patrolling the area, resulted in the apprehension of the man and two women. The cops conducted a search and seized a nine-millimeter pistol, believed to be the murder weapon.
The three accused are to return to court on January 3.
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