Sentencing of Shanika Gumbs for Possession of Firearm

Introduction

Shanika Gumbs of Webb’s Ground, Nevis, has been sentenced to serve twelve (12) months in His Majesty’s Prison for the offence of Possession of Firearm. The criminal infraction was committed on January 11th, 2021.

Sentence Details

Ms Gumbs pleaded guilty to the charge on February 4th, 2025. Her sentence was handed down on March 18th, 2025, by His Lordship Justice Iain K. Morley, KC, at the High Court in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Any time spent on remand will count towards Ms Gumbs’ overall sentence and she will be eligible for parole having served one-third of her sentence with good behaviour.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, Shanika Gumbs has been sentenced to twelve months in prison for the offence of Possession of Firearm. The sentence was handed down by His Lordship Justice Iain K. Morley, KC, and will take into account any time spent on remand. We will continue to provide updates on this and other news stories as more information becomes available.