2019 Soca Monarch Ramon ‘G’ breached parole conditions
George has been hailed as one of several over the years whom the Parole Board has deemed as making significant strides towards being “reformed”.
During the 10 years of his incarceration, he created history for Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut, Tortola, when he persuaded its administration to facilitate him advancing a music production studio.
This subsequently resulted in a number of other inmates teaming up with him to produce music and even forming a band which was allowed to perform at public events, including the annual Christmas on DeCastro Street.
Continuing to show growth and strides in being reformed, Mr George was given conditional liberty from the confines of prison. This allowed him to advance his talent in music.
Bittersweet decision
In July, Mr George entered the annual Soca Monarch competition held as part of the 65th observances of the Virgin Islands (VI) Emancipation Festival. Performing under the name 'Ramon G’, Mr George won the title, dethroning two-time champion Jevaughn J. Parsons aka ‘JJ’.
However, he made one mistake when he failed to seek the permission of the Parole Board before even signing up for the competition. Approximately one month later, on September 12, 2019, the Parole Board scolded him and demanded a public apology no later than September 20, 2019.
The Parole Board pointed out that one of the conditions of his parole, effective March 12, 2019, to November 23, 2020, is that he has to abide by a curfew applied between 7:00pm and 6:00am for a period of six months.
Ramon G apologises
The Soca Monarch complied with the request for a public apology, stating “I am here bringing a serious situation to the table, to the forefront. I am here to speak to my situation as it relates to parole and curfew and them vibes.”
Mr George said he was apologising in total humility and sincerity.
“I Ramon George, your 2019 Soca Monarch champion, hereby wishes to apologise publicly to the Parole Board of the Government of the British Virgin Islands for breaching the terms of my parole by participating in this year’s competition.”
Mr George, in his apology, also said he totally respects the parole process and “I humbly apologise for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of my parole licenses.”
He also thanked the Parole Board for the opportunity to make the apology.
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28 Responses to “2019 Soca Monarch Ramon ‘G’ breached parole conditions”
Are you serious. What kind of a$$ are you.smfh
BVI I could tell you buddy.
On the cross God forgive criminals ! Who are we ?
May God continue to shine on you ! Do good and good will follow you !
This is what they said so why not help the man instead of try to tear him down !! We need to be better BVI .. this shoulda been handle differently