News
Trial of Kenyatta ‘Yhats’ Boynes to commence Tuesday May 17, 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Kenyatta Boynes, 31, the man accused of murdering Paul Prentice, is to stand trial in the High Court from Tuesday May 17, 2016 before Justice Nicola Byer.
UPDATE: Cliff Creque found not guilty of gun charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Cliff Creque walked out the High Court this afternoon October 23, 2015 with a clean slate against his name as he was found not guilty of a gun charge made against him.
Magistrate DaBreo to render ‘Letty’ decision on May 27
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Even as Lucien Smith has been freed following a successful no case submission on his behalf, the other party who was on trial for conspiracy to allegedly import cocaine, Violet ‘Letty' Hodge, will have to wait until May 27, 2015 to know her fate.
Kenyetta Boynes sentenced to 6 years, 7 months
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kenyetta Boynes was this afternoon March 27, 2015 sentenced to a total of six years, seven months for gun, ammunition and narcotics charges when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.
Andre Penn to serve 10 years for sexually assaulting girl
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When Justice Darshan Ramdhani today February 17, 2015 announced his decision in the High Court to the point of imposing a total of 15 years of imprisonment on former legislator Andre Penn some felt a bit vindicated but it all turned sour when he announced his decision which saw the time reducing by five years.
Irene Mars to face trial for stabbing ex-lover
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When Irene Mars, a 21 year old young woman appeared before High Court Judge Nicole Byers this morning February 17, 2015 she was informed that her trial will go forward come May 18, 2015.
Ivan Hill to stand trial for driving over cop's foot
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ivan Hill appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards yesterday February 5, 2015 charged with assault against a Police Officer and failing to stop at the sound of a siren.
UPDATE: Kavarne Richards remanded for Cornel M. Francis’ murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kavarne Richards, 28, has been remanded to prison today October 13, 2014 after he appeared before Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo following his arrest in relation to the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis which occurred on May 9, 2013 at Long Look Sticket.
Should Mag. Tamia Richards be present? – asks Attorney Hugh Wildman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Appearing to be stunned and baffled at the same time Attorney at law Mr Hugh Wildman took to his feet challenging the presence of Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards in the courtroom as a major trial was in the process of being presided over by another magistrate.
Anita M. Kmall placed knife @ man’s throat & threatened to kill him – court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When the case of Anita Mongra Kmall was called in the Magistrate’s Court today September 5, 2014 allegations of death threats and knife wielding were told by the prosecution.