Three persons, who appeared in the St. Ann Parish Court for breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), were slapped with large fines after pleading guilty in court on Tuesday, May 4.
The accused were arrested at a church in Windsor, St. Ann on Tuesday, March 2 at a c. They are Christine McLean, Phillipa Gordon and Winston McKay.
· Christine McLean was fined a total of $315,000 inclusive of $150,000 for failing to wear a mask in a public place and $15,000 for disorderly conduct.
· Phillipa Gordon was fined a total of $300,000 inclusive of $150,000 for failing to wear a mask in a public place.
· Winston McKay was fined a total of $300,000 inclusive of $150,000 for failing to wear a mask in a public place.
Mclean, the pastor of the church in St. Ann was arrested after having a church service which breached DRMA guidelines.
The judge ordered that the fines be paid within two (2) months or they will face six months imprisonment.
Meanwhile, the police are reminding the public to adhere to all restrictions and measures put in place under the Disaster Risk Management Act, to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
