The Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs announces the appointment of Her Honour Francine Foster as Chief Magistrate (Ag.) with Magisterial responsibility for Southern Court No. 1, effective 1 June 2023.
Her Hon. Foster holds a Bachelor of Laws, LLB from Hugh Wooding Law School and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post of Chief Magistrate (Ag.), having served in various capacities within the legal system, for over a decade. She has also served as Crown Counsel in the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of Grenada, Magistrate (Ag.) for the Southern District, Magistrate for the Northern and Southern Districts, and her most recent position as Magistrate for the Eastern District.
In addition to the appointment of Her Hon. Francine Foster to the post of Chief Magistrate (Ag.), the Court will also see the reassignment of Magistrates and the appointment of a new Magistrate. These reassignments and new appointment are as follows:
The Hon. Kindra Mathurine-Stewart has been newly appointed as Magistrate for the Traffic Court, Grenada. A highly qualified lawyer with 13 years of experience in both public and private service, she is an accomplished advocate with a great passion for serving justice through the law. Having previously served as Minister for Legal Affairs and Minister of Carriacou and Petite Affairs, Hon. Mathurine-Stewart brings her excellent legal skills to bear on behalf of the people of Grenada by bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the bench.
Hon. Sabina Gibbs will be reassigned as Magistrate on duty at the Western St. Mark and Eastern St David Districts, and Hon. Kinna Marrast-Victor will be reassigned as Magistrate on duty at the Eastern St Andrew District.
These assignments are meant to enhance the efficiency in dispensing justice, as well as ensure that justice is not delayed and outcomes are reached in accordance with law.
We take the opportunity to thank outgoing Chief Magistrate, His Honour Teddy St Louis for his exceptional service for over 10 years. During his tenure, he saw a significant increase in the Court’s caseload, and he also helped lead the Court through the implementation of new case processes, as part of our response to Covid-19. This also includes the recent launch of our E-Litigation portal in Grenada. We wish him well in his future endeavours.
Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs
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