Basseterre, St. Kitts— On Thursday, March 27, 2025, several defendants appeared before the Basseterre Magistrate’s Court presided over by Her Honor Sherry-Ann Liburd Charles. The following convictions and sentences were handed down:
– **Cyril Ible-Frederick** of St. Peters was convicted and cautioned for driving without due care and attention, an offence committed on October 10, 2023.
– **Leroy Wattley** of Lower Shaw Avenue, McKnight, was convicted and fined $750.00, to be paid within three (3) months. If he fails to pay, he will serve 14 days in prison. This offence was committed on May 29, 2024.
– **Akieme Fenton** of Cayon faced multiple charges:
– The charge of driving without a valid and unexpired license (committed on July 19, 2024) was withdrawn.
– Convicted and fined $750.00, payable within three (3) months, or 14 days’ imprisonment for driving without insurance.
– Convicted and fined $400.00, payable within one (1) month, or 7 days’ imprisonment for driving without the relevant license.
– Convicted and cautioned for driving without appropriate headgear.
– **Sherri Goh** of Boyd’s Village was convicted and fined $750.00, payable within two (2) months. Failure to pay will result in 7 days’ imprisonment. This offence of driving without due care and attention was committed on April 23, 2024.
– **Sylvester Edwards** of Old Road was convicted and fined $1,500.00, payable within one (1) month. If he fails to pay, he will serve 14 days in prison for driving without due care and attention, a charge related to an incident on January 25, 2024.
Additionally, five (5) ticket matters and two (2) accident-related cases were withdrawn following payments made in the Vehicle Registration System (VRS). A total of eighteen (18) matters were adjourned until June 12, 2025.
The court also issued a bench warrant for **Shelise Williams** of Verchild’s.
The Traffic Department remains committed to enforcing road safety laws and ensuring that all motorists adhere to established regulations. Road users are reminded to exercise caution and comply with traffic laws to maintain safety on the nation’s roads.