News
NLBC takes on recording studio project @ HMP
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) is assisting with the furnishing of a recording studio at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) where inmates with musical calling could record their music and continue to be an inspiration to others.
‘We need HMP investigated’ – Mr Ray S. Frett
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the recent publication of the case against an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) a local businessman expressed his disgust at the news noting that the Superintendent of Prison Mr. David Foot needed to launch an investigation to determine how come no one knew of a ‘Ganja’ farm on the premises.
Allister Brown charged for Ganja farm at HMP!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) at Balsum Ghut Allister Brown is to return to the Magistrate’s Court for the commencement of his trial after he was charged for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, and cultivation of cannabis.
'Prison Officers need anger management programme' – Inmate Roland Allen
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI - Speaking of the benefits of the Partnership for Peace programme that has significantly impacted his life one inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison, Mr Roland Allen said that a similar programme should be designed for some of the Prison Officers.
‘Trained inmates have newfound respect for women’ – Ms Lorolie Conner
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Today August 29, 2014 ten inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison received their certificates for successfully completing the anger management programme of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) and as a result they have earned newfound respect for women.
Hon Julian Fraser cries shame on Territory’s public B/Ball courts
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – “It is almost a crime to expect persons to come off those asphaltic courts to end up in that type of competition,” said Leader of the Virgin Islands Party and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA.
Exclusive: HMP inmate cries of injustice in court system
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut is asking the question “where is the justice in the Virgin Islands?” after being incarcerated for the past two years on drug charges.
Cadet Corps holds ‘Drill Off’ Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An Annual Inter-Organizational ‘Drill Off’ Competition was held among members the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the BVI Fire & Rescue Department, Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) and members of the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps (VICC) last Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Caribbean Cellars Parking Lot in Lower Estate.
Illegal Cubans on suicide watch at HMP - Source
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI - The recently captured and detained Cubans are said to be on suicide watch at Her Majesty's Prison, Balsum Ghut following a visit by Immigration Officers yesterday March 31, 2014.
EXCLUSIVE: Canvas still covering HMP cells - SoP David Foot
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – More than three months after the news hit the public and had taken especially senior persons in the legal system by surprise the compromising condition of some cells at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) being covered with canvas still exists.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
