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Alberto Rosa De La Rosa stabbed by fellow inmate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Alberto Rosa De La Rosa aka ‘Pi Yoyo’, an inmate of Her Majesty's Prison, was taken to Peebles Hospital earlier today, May 26, 2015 after he was reportedly stabbed by a fellow inmate in the prison compound at Balsum Ghut.
‘Many have same problems as HMP inmates’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – As families, relatives, friends and otherwise concerned persons gathered for the graduation ceremony of a group of inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) rehabilitation programmes, they heard that there are many not in prison but have the same problems like the inmates.
Allan Baptiste sentenced for Dec. 2013 disturbance @ HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the fact that he is already serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole murder convict Allan Baptiste was yesterday hit with a number of sentences, fines and compensation orders.
Allen Baptiste allegedly at centre of major disturbance at HMP – source
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, security officers at Her Majesty’s Prison are on high alert after an alleged “disturbing incident” at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) last evening, December 19, 2013. The incident reportedly led to the arrest and removal of convicted murderer Allen Baptiste who is serving a life sentence.
Canvas being used to prevent water from entering cells @ HMP- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reports that there are cells at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) that are being covered by canvas to prevent water from entering whenever it rains took the High Court by surprise yesterday December 16, 2013.
Foot to join HMP in Dec. 2013; Gregg & Percival promoted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry for Education and Culture Mrs Prudence Mathavious has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online that recently appointed Superintendent of Prisons, Mr David Foot will take up his leadership position at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut in December.
Prison Officers to facilitate training at HMP soon
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI - A group of seven (7) Prison Officers and two (2) Officers attached to the Social Welfare Department have been certified as facilitators for the “Just Think” intervention programme of Her Majesty’s Prison.
Give us a second chance- HMP inmate Kareem Simon appeals
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Kareem Simon took a bold and conscious stand in appealing to members of the Virgin Islands community to give him and other inmates a second chance at being productive citizens when they return to society after serving time at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut, Tortola.
First parole hearing likely in a few months- Gov. McCleary
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – It is anticipated that the first parole hearing for inmates serving time at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut, Tortola will be held within the next few months as the established board is working to fast track the process of putting systems in place.
68 HMP inmates receive group counselling
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Some sixty-eight (68) inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) at Balsum Ghut have completed a group counseling programme as part of the institution’s rehabilitative efforts.
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