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Stop putting people in jail for marijuana- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least one talk show host in the Virgin Islands (VI) is not too impressed with the partnership between the Social Development Department and Comprehensive Security Solutions Incorporated to develop an Electronic Monitoring Pilot Programme, which includes the use of an ankle monitoring bracelet for the enhanced supervision and monitoring of offenders.
Postmaster General testifies in Le'Shaughn Smith drugs trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Le'Shaughn Smith, who faces the charge of importation of a controlled substance after marijuana was allegedly found in a hollowed out stereo in February of 2015, has to return to the Magistrate's Court on June 20, 2016 as more witness are expected to be called.
Legalise the ‘weed’ in the VI - Jamal S. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Well respected local attorney at law Jamal S. Smith raised eyebrows in the High Court when he said the Virgin Islands (VI) has some of the highest grade of cannabis sativa in the world and this is why he is against the importation of the drug while being a proponent of its legalisation.
Man attempts to smuggle marijuana into USVI via Delta
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Keenan Powell-Ryder, 20, of Gainesville, Georgia, made his initial appearance on April 20, 2016, before US Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller after being charged in a complaint with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced.
Detroit man arrested attempting to smuggle marijuana into USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Deonte Bailey, 24, made his initial appearance on Sunday January 31, 2016 before US Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller after being charged in a complaint with possession with intent to distribute marijuana into the US Virgin Islands, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe and US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) [US] Virgin Islands Area Port Director Louis Harrigan announced through a press release on February 1, 2016.
Michael Lloyd found not guilty of marijuana charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Michael Lloyd, who was arrested and charged for unlawful possession and cultivation of marijuana on June 11, 2012, was found not guilty by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards on October 27, 2015.
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.
Trafficking of ‘weed’ from USVI raises concerns for Senior Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trafficking of illegal drugs from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) into the Virgin Islands is a growing concern for Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia N. Richards who insists it is an act punishable by law and the guilty must be dealt with accordingly.
Jack Warner accuses T&T PM of wrongdoing
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
In dismissing allegations by Jack Warner that he was involved in covering up marijuana found at her private residence two years ago, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday challenged Warner to take his information to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local police.
Jamaica plants first legal marijuana plant
CARIBBEAN JOURNAL
Jamaica has planted its first-ever legal marijuana plant.