Caribbean Times 20th Issue - Wednesday 1st June 2016

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6 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Wednesday 1st June 2016 Murder accused committed to stand trial Alecia Mc Pherson Terrence Weatherhead aged 29 of Belmont charged with the Murder of Monique Rudder appeared before Chief Magistrate Jo-Ann Walsh at the St. John’s Magistrates Court on Monday where the charge was read to him that he committed the act on July 8, 2015 at New Street. The prosecution submitted for evidence one accused statement, one Police interview conducted on the accused on July 9, 2015, and one Police interview conducted on the accused on July 16, 2015. All submissions were tendered and Alecia Mc Pherson Police conducted investigations into a hit and run collision where it was reported that the driver of a black Suzuki Vitara A28536 left the scene after colliding with vehicle A29000 driven by Kevinia Frederick of Paynters Paradise. The accident occurred in the Epicurean Supermarket’s parking lot on November 3, 2016 and caused damage to the complainant’s rear bumper and trunk. Deborah A Parker A man charged with the indictable offence of incest has been remanded to Her Majesty’s prison. The accused appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel yesterday. Reports indicate that the crime was committed between January 1 and May 9.The victim is said to be an 11-year-old girl. marked Kz1, kz2, and kz3 respectively. Weatherhead was not required to plea to the charge and was committed to stand trial at September’s assizes at the High Court. On July 9, 2015 at about 09:00pm the lifeless body of Monique Rudder aged 45 was reportedly found at her home located on New Street where she resided with the accused and her two young children. Rudder and the accused lived together for several years in a common law relationship; there are reports that Rudder endured mental and physical Rim Wahba of Cedar Valley was later taken into Police custody where she admitted to the offence, she was charged with Driving Without Due Care and appeared before Magistrate Wason on May 28 at the St. Johns Magistrates Court where she pleaded guilty to the charge. Wahba was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $500 to the court, in default thirty days at HMP, she was further ordered to pay compensation to the complainant in the amount of $5,000 by June 30 th , 2016. In default he would be sentenced to thirty days in prison. In another matter Stevenmore Jacobs aged 52 of Pears Village pleaded guilty to four traffic offence charges when he appeared in court on Monday May 30; Driving an Unlicensed Vehicle, Driving Without Due Care, Driving Without Vehicle Insurance and Driving The accused will return to court on August 24 for committal. Meanwhile, based on information provided by the police crimes of this nature have been on the rise in Antigua in recent time. Persons convicted of incest, according to the Sexual Offences Act of 1995, may face up to life imprisonment, if the act is committed against a minor. abuse at the hands of the accused for many years. It is believed that Rudder died as a result of such physical abuse, allegations are that the cause of death was due to an injury she sustained to the head caused by severe blow perhaps with a blunt object. However upon his arrest the accused reportedly denied any involvement in causing the woman’s death stating that ‘she collapsed and died as a result of cocaine overdose’. Accurate and full details of this matter would be heard during trial at the High Court. Drivers pay for traffic offences Incest accused remanded Without a Driver’s License. The charges stemmed from a collision which occurred on May 26, 2016 on Factory road in the vicinity of the pond, the defendant was the driver of a Maxima A15433 and Vitara A17434 driven by Jizelle Dore. Investigating officers found that a number of Jacobs’ documents had been expired and as a result was arrested and given the mentioned charges. In Court, he was convicted and fined $2,000 for driving without vehicle insurance and $500 for driving without a driver’s license. The monies are to be paid by June 30 and July 15 respectively, to default would mean a thirty days prison sentence on each charge. He was convicted reprimanded and discharged of the other charges.
Wednesday 1st June 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 7 Ministry of Works and Housing moves to ensure safer roads The Minister of Works and Housing the Hon. Eustace “Teco” Lake Work is now ongoing to construct guardrails on the road surface near the Lightfoot Pond and efforts to complete the infrastructure are advancing on schedule. The National Housing Development and Urban Renewal Company Ltd. is the agency responsible for completing the concrete structure along both sides of the surface of the main road. The Minister of Works and Housing the Hon. Eustace “Teco” Lake said: “The guardrail system now under construction at the Lightfoot Pond is designed towards road casualty reduction. The ongoing work is part of my government’s commitment to reduce road fatalities locally. However, I am particularly concerned with the fact the motorists seem not to be observing the traffic laws and are speeding through the area while our workers are on site. Therefore; I use the opportunity to urge drivers to be mindful of the fact that the area in now a construction site and as a result, men are at work during the day time.” Meantime; The Works and Housing Minister is giving the assurance that his Ministry will be working to repair a disintegrated bridge at St. Johnson’s Village and a portion of road in Clare Hall in short order. Minister Lake said: “I have noted the recent posting on social media. Road Engineers within the Ministry will complete a full assessment of the situation at both locations today and road repairs work will commence in short order. Situations like these cannot be allowed. All efforts will be put in place to begin the work that is required”
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