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New courtroom facility @ John’s Hole promised- Tamia N. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new courtroom facility at John’s Hole has been promised by Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Mr David D. Archer.
Right to fair trial must not be sacrificed for ratings- Justice Vicki Ann Ellis tells media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia N. Richards and Justice Vicki Ann Ellis earlier today, September 17, 2015, challenged the media and online bloggers to be conscious of their responsibilities in protecting the judicial systems.
Reynaldo Hewlett charged for alleged theft
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On August 19, 2015 police arrested and charged Reynaldo Hewlett, 33, of Brewers Bay for alleged burglary. This is just a few months after he was given a second chance at returning to society to complete drug rehabilitation and lead a life as a valuable citizen of society.
'Don't worry with the critics'- Tamia N. Richards tells police recruits
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards made a rare public appearance when she gave the keynote address at the Inaugural Police Recruit Training’s Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade on the lawns of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) at Paraquita Bay on July 30, 2015.
UPDATE: Alleged murder fugitive ‘Balla’ Charlery deported from VI to US!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – J’wa Emone Charlery known as ‘Balla’ was today July 29, 2015 deported to the United States after the date for his local charges – including illegal entry and unlawful possession of gun and ammunition charges – were deferred indefinitely allowing for a Deportation Order to be effected.
Former legislator Earl Fraser made to pay over $1500
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Brother of the Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), Earl Fraser was fined $250 and made to pay for damages of $1,275 after having been found guilty of driving without due care and attention resulting in an accident in 2013.
60-year-old man tries to break into home to have sex with woman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 60 year old ‘hot blooded’ man was given 20 months to cool off after he admitted to trying to get into a woman's house, not to steal anything but to have sex with her.
No more 'picking up' marijuana for Nevin Sylvester
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nevin Sylvester appeared yesterday July 17, 2015 before Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia N. Richards to answer to a two-year old crime he allegedly committed.
Nelburn Maduro bracing for heavy cash penalty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –When Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards slapped Nelburn Maduro with a guilty verdict for some four offenses he was forewarned that his pocket will feel a heavy squeeze when he returns to court to be sentenced.
Prisoners to be tucked underground @ Magistrate's Court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It not yet known when it will come to fruition but the design for a new Magistrates Court is already drafted and one thing is certain; prisoners are going to be housed underground.
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