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Man serving life imprisonment for murder attacked by fellow inmates @ HMP

- Prison officer also allegedly injured during efforts to restrain inmates
At least one inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, had to be taken to hospital for treatment following a fight among inmates this afternoon, November 22, 2019. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Allen Baptiste, right, who is serving life imprisonment without parole for murder, was allegedly attacked by two brothers at Her Majesty’s Prison today, November 22, 2019. Superintendent of Prisons Mr Verne A. G. Garde, left, has confirmed the incident and noted that normalcy has returned at the prison. Photo: VINO/HoA/File
Mr Allen Baptiste, right, who is serving life imprisonment without parole for murder, was allegedly attacked by two brothers at Her Majesty’s Prison today, November 22, 2019. Superintendent of Prisons Mr Verne A. G. Garde, left, has confirmed the incident and noted that normalcy has returned at the prison. Photo: VINO/HoA/File
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching this news site is that at least one inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, had to be taken to hospital for treatment following a fight among inmates this afternoon, November 22, 2019.

According to reports, Mr Allen Baptiste, who is serving life imprisonment without parole for murder, was allegedly attacked by two brothers.

One of the attackers was allegedly tased to the head and had to be taken to the D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Baptiste reportedly received an injury to his face but was not required to be taken to hospital.

A prison officer was also injured during efforts to restrain the inmates. He was reportedly treated on site by the prison nurse.

Superintendent of Prisons Mr Verne A. G. Garde confirmed our information, stating that the incident was quelled by the prison officers who were forced to resort to the use of force.

"The prison was on lockdown but everything is back to normal now," Mr Garde told Virgin Islands News Online, while at HMP this evening. 

He also said misunderstandings and fights among inmates are nothing new in a prison setting and that from "time to time there will be confrontations among prisoners."

36 Responses to “Man serving life imprisonment for murder attacked by fellow inmates @ HMP”

  • Eagle Eye (22/11/2019, 21:05) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    They in prison and yall dont want to call their names
  • WHAT!!! (22/11/2019, 21:27) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Tased to the head? Not very good at aiming.
  • Observe (22/11/2019, 22:15) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    They have to do something with them st kitts brother ship there a..ss to the U.K i bet they get straighten out they have up there like they own the place . Even the guards afraid of them . Police need to look into the skinny girl that pay the older brother visit and Jeff.
  • Beat down (22/11/2019, 23:03) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    Should of let the brothers work he rass in dey with licks, cause he kill someone for something that's not his
  • life (22/11/2019, 23:06) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why is Baptiste still in the news? Someone should’ve canceled Xmas on him years ago. Piece of shit!
    • Just saying (23/11/2019, 09:23) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
      How about your business
      And watch what you say
      And next time learn how to type
      #looking for attention ass

    • So agree (23/11/2019, 09:25) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Baptiste need his A** beating everyday in prison. They should have let the brothers drag him in a empty cell lock the doors and let them give him a good 10 minute stomping.
      • please (23/11/2019, 10:57) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
        So agree-
        You upset or nah
        “Man worrying about man hardships is a sign of gayness please have serval site “
  • Lessen the mess (22/11/2019, 23:40) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    For once turn a blind eye and let them take each other out.
    • Truthfully Speaking (23/11/2019, 11:12) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply
      Lessen the mess-
      How about you turn a blind eye and stop worrying about the mess , and start to worry about your mess
      • @Truthfully speaking (23/11/2019, 16:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        SHHHHHH. before you end up in the mess.There is eyes and ears everywhere. SHHHHHH, silence is golden.
  • facts (23/11/2019, 01:29) Like (11) Dislike (14) Reply
    That st luncian guy that funny man brought there needs to go
  • Appraisal (23/11/2019, 08:09) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply


    Fail promises,
    Inmates will bow when officers come on the units. F
    I will re open the commissary 2018 December F
    I will feed the prison and cut cost of living for all staff by working the farm. F
    I will reduce the number of assaults on staff I only had 1 in SL in 4yrs F
    I Will computerize the prison in 6 months F
    I Will install security cameras in 6 months F
    I Will interview each staff every 6 months F
    3 escapes F
    2 wrong discharge F
    record number of sick days F
    Shift pattern F
    Promotion selection F
    sanitization F
    Emergency drills F
    SORT F
    Intel F
    Admissions F

    what happen to the policy if there is one escape the whole sup fail?
    • Maxwell (23/11/2019, 22:29) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Appraisal: you sound like a disgruntled prison officer who wanted the job long time ago but cannot do it. Give me a break.
    • Hi5 (25/11/2019, 21:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why dont you post your own appraisal. Stop being disgruntled and do your own work. Pple fight every where far less in prison where you find the criminals.
      • So true (26/11/2019, 06:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You sound like one of those house n###### he have up there with their head in the clouds. "No Garson, all is well on the compound Garson."
  • The way farward (23/11/2019, 08:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    he put all the slackers to be incharge if they could not keep the gates lock as line staff you think they will lock them now?
    he custody man get beat up because all the gates were opened he could not control nothing and that's who incharge, is that normal?
  • what ever (23/11/2019, 08:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    He is just getting back the karma that was unleashed on his behind. Let them whip his behind for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    • Read (23/11/2019, 11:03) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      Whatever-
      Somebody feed you today
      Fat self So hungry that your fighting words have to include something entitle with something to deal with food
      #somebody please come feed this person please
      #cooking them some breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • What they need (23/11/2019, 08:47) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    Is a female prison warden that can't stand men to run that damn place and keep those damn savage animals in line. Those savage animals need to be on lock down 24/7 and feed water and stale bread and be sleeping on a piece of cardboard on the floor.
    • @ what they need (23/11/2019, 11:16) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
      What you need is to be tied on all your limbs between four horses and pulled apart.
      It's people like you with your negative thinking and your evil ways that has this place like how it is. What if it was you in the position. What if it was your child with if. Yes they said that he is convicted but guess what the new is wrong once again because his conviction was over turned and he was ordered a new trial. So please shutup
      • HMMM (23/11/2019, 15:20) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        A new trial to hear guilty again and still serve life, of course he trying to make him.self innocent. Dont forget they got witnesses
      • So what (23/11/2019, 16:27) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        So what if his conviction was overturned. He is still going to spend the rest of his life in prison. Remember, money run things in this town. And as far as I know from investigation that was completed on Mr.B. he is dirt poor.
  • streets (23/11/2019, 08:58) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Heard their is a in house ******** on B. The prison warden is a waste of time and a weak man.He don't know half of what is going on up the hill. He is to damn soft with the inmates.
  • Truthfully Speaking (23/11/2019, 09:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lesson the mess-
    How about you turn a blind eye and stop worrying about the mess and worry about your mess
  • hmmmmmm (23/11/2019, 09:55) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The system up there must always fail, the same guards is who carrying the cell phones and everything they need for them. Switch them guards up send some different places , and see the place clean itself up
  • wow (23/11/2019, 11:08) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    that st lucian met a structure which he could build on
    but because of his arrogant way he free up the place and would not take responsibility for nothing
    there is always someone to blame for his poor judgement
    one you drink his cup you cant think for yourself.

  • ????? (23/11/2019, 12:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hmmmmmm how the hell you know so much hah
  • Word is!!!!!! (23/11/2019, 12:32) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The prison guards is the ones that is responsible for the majority of the drama going on. But check this, I have two indoor snitch that is on my personal payroll. I know everything that is going on up in that prison. When you have $$$ you can access any info that you need. Baptiste, I suggest you start watching your back. See how quiet Ratty and a few of the other lifers are?
    • voter of the 6 (23/11/2019, 19:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO BECAREFUL OF WHAT WE READ BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS NOT TRUE. SOME WILL CAUSE TROUBLE.
  • Oh S**t, here is the T (23/11/2019, 16:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is bigger than everyone know it is.Someone one the inside be it a inmate or a staff member is getting big money to give out Intel on each and every inmate and their family members. That is what happen when a prison is run like a hotel. Those inmates need to walk a straight line because someone powerful with a lot of money on the outside knows every move those inmates and staff members make. If I was the warden, I would resign and walk away from the bull**it. It is not worth it.I agree, most of those prison guards need to be released from their position because they are the ones responsible for the out of control mayhem that is going on. Mann, the thing some people would resort to for a couple of dollars.
  • My name is....... (23/11/2019, 17:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Baptiste got his A** stomped to the W**** meat.
  • Greg (23/11/2019, 18:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    See that smile of his in the above picture? I bet it's gone now.
  • But of course (24/11/2019, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If a person is getting $2,000-$3,000 a month for information, they are going to give information. There is a reason for Intel to be processed and kept on the prisoners and staff members in that joke of a prison. Every last prisoner and staff member is being watched. You do your job that you were assigned to do, you have no problems with the council.
  • Vg don (24/11/2019, 22:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea jit your ms meat your match that should hold you


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