Court Grants Adjournment in Box Money Scheme Hearing

Published March 25, 2025, 6:23 AM

The case involving Keithesha Edwards from Belmont saw a brief adjournment granted by Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel during the first hearing on Monday

Edwards, who is visibly pregnant, was given additional time in court. The adjournment underscores the court’s consideration for her circumstances.

The next hearing is set for April 23, 2025, as the case continues to develop regarding the allegations of defrauding a client of $4,800 through the ‘box money’ scheme.

This pause in proceedings highlights the court’s ability to accommodate personal situations while ensuring justice is served.

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Comments (10)

Nonsense March 28, 2025, 5:57 PM

Was a pregnancy test done…. they sell fake belly….
But I can recall a lady being pregnant in prison and gave birth….
Is she to glamorous to be pregnant in jail…
Proceed with the case, if she don’t want to go jail pay the fine…
Luka Johnson March 25, 2025, 10:50 AM

They shouldn’t postpone this for too long.
Stone March 25, 2025, 10:16 AM

I sympathize with the unborn baby not the mother. You can see she is a materialistic person
Teacher for Life March 25, 2025, 8:47 AM

I dont know why people so teef! She probably got pregnant hoping for this outcome but if I were the judge I would have proceeded with the case. Some people just some scam artist! We have those living in people property and don’t want to pay for the privilege. Some wanting good roads but don’t want to pay for them. Wanting other people’s things and just wanting things for free seems to be an Antiguan infection.
Antigua Surf March 25, 2025, 8:11 AM

CHUPIDNESS!!!! Court and people has nothing to do with her pregnancy. Take her to court and get the people dem money back. The people are suffering and hurting from a scammer. and as for Gwen E, you might as well stop talking cause you’re not making any sense, perhaps you’re a friend of hers or probably benefitted from her scam, so you come to Antigua.News article to talk $hii. just shut up
Rhea March 25, 2025, 8:07 AM

betta ya hush. People money is important. drag her to court let her pay back. cause if they don’t do that she will just be making promises to the people. but you seems to be a friend of hers so you’d have a problem about what she faces. what about the victims
Unruly One March 25, 2025, 7:26 AM

Yeah I totally agree, her being pregnant means nothing.
Timothy March 25, 2025, 7:04 AM

What does her pregnancy have to do with her apparently in court? She got pregnant so she can evade court? Anyway our system is really flawed. I hate nonesense.
Give me a break! March 25, 2025, 6:55 AM

Who gives af! She privately accept dem money not so? Her being ‘pregnant’ has nothing to do with de people dem money, she stole their money way before she got pregnant. Should’ve thought about her future before stealing. Bout privately chupz! I really hope these people go to the end for their money.
Gwen E March 25, 2025, 6:41 AM

Alloq the girl to go about her business. She made a mistake. Let her pay back and deal with the matter privately. Dragging someone to court heavily pregnant and plastering her name all over the media that ain’t cool atol.

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