Trial of former Transport Board boss continues

The trial of former general manager of the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB) Harry Josiah continues today.

It has been alleged that Josiah performed his duties for the purpose of obtaining company vehicles and for the said cars to be transferred to other people by virtue of a forged document.

More witnesses were called to the stand in the High Court yesterday to give their recollection and verification of evidence presented by the lead prosecutor in the case, attorney Andrew O’Kola.

The prosecution completed interrogation of handwriting experts and investigating officers.

It was found that the handwriting on several documents, including change of ownership certificates and Customs declaration forms for four cars, was consistent with the handwriting belonging to Josiah.

“I have no doubt in concluding that, in my opinion, the questioned presenting in the case were executed by the accused, Harry Josiah,” O’Kola said, referring to the signatures.

An investigation into the ABTB’s management during Josiah’s leadership was launched in 2014. He remained home due to indefinite suspension, but returned to work in January 2015 after the suspension was reversed.