Trelawny farmer charged for fatally stabbing man over money granted $650,000 bail

A Trelawny farmer who reportedly fatally stabbed a man who allegedly owed him $5,000 was granted $650,000 bail when he appeared in the Trelawny Parish Court.

The 24-year-old accused, Onique Small, otherwise called 'Ojay', of Hague Settlement in Falmouth, was offered bail on Friday by Parish Judge Archer Hall.

Small is charged with murder in relation to the August 14 death of 35-year-old Conroy Bramwell, otherwise called 'Smokey', of Spring Hill, Stewart Castle, Duncans, Trelawny.

According to reports, on the day in question, about 11:15 p.m., Small was walking in the town when a dispute arose with Bramwell, whom he had loaned money.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which Small allegedly stabbed Bramwell with a pair of scissors.

The police were summoned and on arrival, Bramwell was transported to hospital where he was treated.

Bramwell succumbed to his injuries three days later.

Small, who had turned himself in to the police, was subsequently arrested and charged.

The accused is scheduled to return to court on October 23.

- Tanesha Mundle

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