ST ANN’S BAY, Jamaica – The driver of the bus which recently crashed along the Llandovery main road in St Ann killing five people was granted bail when he appeared in the night session of the St Ann Parish Court on Wednesday, June 1. Rohan Robinson was granted bail in the sum of $10 million with up to five sureties by parish judge Peter Wilson.

Robinson’s was also given stringent bail conditions by the judge. There is a stop order for him at all ports; he is to surrender all travel documents; he is to be at home between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am; he is not to visit St Ann except to visit court or to consult his attorney; and he is not to have any contact with the witnesses or potential witnesses.

Attorney-at-law Ernest Smith, who described the bail application as a lengthy and painstaking one, said the stringent conditions of his bail were designed for Robinson’s own protection as concerns were raised about his safety. Robinson is to return to court on July 5.

Five persons were killed when the Golden Dragon passenger bus Robinson was driving crashed last Friday, May 27 at about 6:50 am. Robinson who was employed as conductor for the bus was the one reportedly driving the vehicle when the drive shaft broke causing the bus to overturn.

Robinson fled the scene but later surrendered himself to the Police on Sunday, May 29. He has been charged with five counts of manslaughter, driving without a driver’s license, no insurance coverage and no road license.

A policewoman who is said to own the bus has since been warned for prosecution.

RENAE DIXON