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‘Masa’ remanded to prison for alleged gun & ammo possession
ROADTOWN, Tortola, VI - Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka Masa pleaded not guilty to gun and ammunition charges but was remanded to prison by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared before her on July 5, 2016.
$35K bail for woman who slapped police officer, assaulted another female
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When she appeared in the Magistrate's Court on Friday June 24, 2016, Jessica George was given the option of walking on the other side of the road whenever she sees the Virtual Complainant (VC) in her matter or otherwise be sent to jail.
Man 'made to pay surety' for failing to show up on court dates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When Christopher Ruben Brito Amadiz was called to the defence box at the John’s Hole Magistrate’s Court on June 24, 2016, he had no idea he was going to be in more hot water.
Contractor alleges he was waiting on Gov't cheque to clear to honour debt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Contractor and businessman Seymour Fonseca was summoned by the courts for monies allegedly owed by him to a subcontractor.
Out of court settlement for woman accused of injuring Rev O'Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was revealed in the Magistrate's Court yesterday June 14, 2016 that former First Lady of the Virgin Islands Reverend Edris O'Neal OBE came to an out of court settlement with Lenia Smith-Hodge who has been accused of reckless driving which led to serious injuries to Rev O'Neal.
Champion farmer Renardis 'Aukie' Donovan to face trial for ganja cultivation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Champion farmer Renardis ‘Aukie’ Donovan appeared in the Magistrate's Court Friday May 13, 2016 charged with cultivation of cannabis sativa.
Jazz Freeman tried to evade cops on motor scooter - court told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 22 year old young man from Horse Path, Tortola, Jazz Freeman was yesterday April 15, 2016, released on bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Tamia N. Richards after he was caught by police allegedly with a small quantity of cannabis with a street value of less than $50.
Denise Stanley on $60K bail for alleged theft, false accounting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Denise Stanley appeared before Magistrate Tamia N. Richards today February 19, 2016 charged with the indictable offences of theft and false accounting in relation to monies she allegedly converted to her own use and benefit.
Michael Lloyd found not guilty of marijuana charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Michael Lloyd, who was arrested and charged for unlawful possession and cultivation of marijuana on June 11, 2012, was found not guilty by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards on October 27, 2015.
Dwight Brookes begs court to pay fine after birthday!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On October 27, 2015 Dwight Brookes appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards and was fortunate to have been given a non-custodial sentence. He instead has to pay a total of $2,000 for two charges that he pleaded guilty to.