Man Disqualified Over Uninsured Vehicle As Assault-Related Charges Against Him & Co-Accused Are Withdrawn
Alric Lindsay 
By Alric Lindsay
Shavonda Nekia Watson and Giovanie Ramone Edwards appeared before the Summary Court today, July 21, 2026, to face a joint charge of common assault. In addition, Edwards faced allegations of driving without insurance, driving without being qualified, ganja possession and consumption and possession of a utensil used in the preparation of Ganja. The common assault charges were withdrawn against both persons, along with a harassment charge against Watson.
Regarding Edwards, the court heard that, on December 30, 2025, he drove a vehicle on Agnes Way, George Town, without a policy of insurance or security in force in respect of third-party risk. He pled guilty to this charge.
Asked whether he had also been driving while unqualified to drive in the Cayman Islands, he pled guilty.
The Chief Magistrate imposed an interim disqualification from today and warned Edwards he risked imprisonment if he drove while disqualified.
In relation to an upcoming trial for Edwards, the court heard from defence attorney Lauren Miranda that at a case management hearing on June 25, Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was ordered to serve unused material by July 9.
Asked why the materials were not served, Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said it “was an oversight.”
The Chief Magistrate expressed strong displeasure, telling DPP Crown counsel:
It is becoming very obvious that no matter what I say to the Crown… it is not followed through.
The utmost disrespect from the Crown cannot continue.
DPP Crown counsel responded that delay was “not deliberate” but “unfortunate.”
The Chief Magistrate warned:
I am getting past frustration that every time I make an order, it’s like it goes down a hole somewhere.
How do we explain when I say, do this, and it is not done?
[This is] the only jurisdiction that I know this happens in, and it has to stop.
I want it to be clearly stated to your superiors that it has to stop.
My patience is gone now.
The Chief Magistrate ordered the material to be served within 48 hours, this being a second court order directed at the DPP. The Chief Magistrate added that defence counsel should advise the court of any further failure by the DPP to provide the materials to defence counsel.
