Traffic Court Convictions

The Traffic Department wishes to inform the general public of the outcomes of several traffic-related matters heard at the Basseterre Magistrate's Court on Monday, 28th July, and Thursday, 31st July 2025, before Her Honour Yasmine Clarke and His Honour Reynold Benjamin.

Convictions – 28th July 2025

1. Shabadoah Yahmekin of St. Peters
    Harris pleaded GUILTY to multiple offences committed on 17th   July 2025:

Driving without due care and attention—Fined $500 in 6 months or 1 month imprisonment

Driving without insurance—Fined $500 in 4 months or 1 month imprisonment

Driving without a valid and unexpired license—fined $500 in 3 months or 1 month imprisonment

Driving an unlicensed vehicle—fined $500 in 5 months or 1 month imprisonment

Failing to stop after an accident—Convicted and cautioned.

2. Micah John of Conaree
    The defendant pleaded GUILTY to:

Driving without due care and attention—Fined $800 in 3 months or 1 month imprisonment

Driving under the influence of alcohol—Fined $1,000
Committed on 25th October 2024.

3. Clevaughn Bassue of Sandy Point
    Driving without a valid and unexpired license—fined $500 in 3 months or 14 days imprisonment

4. Daren Lawrence of Basseterre
    Pleaded GUILTY to failing to stop engine before quitting vehicle, committed on 18th February 2025. Convicted and cautioned.

Convictions – 31st July 2025 (Morning Session)

1. Verenaldo Rawlins of St. Peters
Pled NOT GUILTY to driving without due care and attention, committed on 29th October 2024. Convicted and fined $750 in 1 month, or 21 days imprisonment.

2. Orville Chumney of Basseterre
Pled NOT GUILTY to driving without due care and attention and was convicted and cautioned.
Committed on 24th September 2024. 

Convictions – 31st July 2025 (Afternoon Session)

1. Ahmad Nicholls of Taylors
Pled GUILTY to several offences committed on 24th October 2024:

Driving without due care and attention—Fined $800 in 3 months or 3 months imprisonment

Driving without insurance—fined $800 in 6 months or 2 months imprisonment

Driving an unlicensed vehicle—fined $800 in 4 months or 1 month imprisonment

Driving an unregistered vehicle – Convicted and cautioned

2. Pablo Wilson of Cayon
Pled GUILTY to driving without due care and attention, committed on 6th November 2024. Fined $800 in 3 months or 1 month imprisonment.

3. Vaughn Osborne of Conaree
Pled GUILTY to driving with one lighted headlamp, committed on 8th November 2023. Fined $150 in 1 day or 7 days imprisonment.

Across all court sessions, a total of 77 traffic ticket matters were withdrawn after proof of payment was presented through the Vehicle Registration System (VRS). A further 69 matters were adjourned to dates ranging from 11th August to November 2025. 

The Traffic Department takes this opportunity to appeal to all motorists to settle ticketed offences within the stipulated 10-day period as outlined in the law. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a summons to appear before the court, which could lead to a conviction, higher fines, or even imprisonment. Prompt payment helps to avoid unnecessary legal consequences and supports a more efficient traffic enforcement process.

The Department remains committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance on the nation’s roads and urges all drivers to act responsibly at all times.