Gibson Drops Libel Complaint

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Long Island Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson has dropped his complaint against contractor Gregory Miller.

Gibson told Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt that after prayerful consideration he had forgiven Mr. Miller and wished him the best.

Miller was on trial on charges of attempted intentional libel and intentional libel.

Prosecutors alleged that on December 31, 2018, Miller attempted to defame Gibson, who was then executive chairman at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, by transferring $200 to his bank account.

On June 30, 2019, Miller was accused of making defamatory remarks about Gibson during a TV appearance on Jones and Co.

Gibson was set to be cross-examined before he withdrew his complaint.

Meanwhile, Gibson refused to appear before Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain to receive his voluntary bill of indictment concerning alleged corruption during his tenure at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, although he was in the court building.

Gibson faces a total of 56 counts on allegations that he failed to declare his interest in contracts awarded by the corporation.

Prosecutors allege that Gibson gained a financial advantage over more than $1 million from contracts granted to Elite Maintenance and Baha Maintenance and he allegedly laundered the illicitly obtained funds by purchasing properties and vehicles.

The VBI presentation was initially set for September 14, but was called up.

Elwood Donaldson, the corporation’s former general manager and Peaches Farquharson, were served the evidence that will be presented against them at their trial in the Supreme Court.

The pair will be arraigned on September 23.Gibson, his cousin, Rashae Gibson; his campaign general Joan Knowles and Jerome Missick are scheduled to receive their VBIs on September 14.