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Champion farmer Renardis 'Aukie' Donovan to face trial for ganja cultivation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Champion farmer Renardis ‘Aukie’ Donovan appeared in the Magistrate's Court Friday May 13, 2016 charged with cultivation of cannabis sativa.
Jazz Freeman tried to evade cops on motor scooter - court told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 22 year old young man from Horse Path, Tortola, Jazz Freeman was yesterday April 15, 2016, released on bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Tamia N. Richards after he was caught by police allegedly with a small quantity of cannabis with a street value of less than $50.
Denise Stanley on $60K bail for alleged theft, false accounting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Denise Stanley appeared before Magistrate Tamia N. Richards today February 19, 2016 charged with the indictable offences of theft and false accounting in relation to monies she allegedly converted to her own use and benefit.
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.
Dwight Brookes begs court to pay fine after birthday!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On October 27, 2015 Dwight Brookes appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards and was fortunate to have been given a non-custodial sentence. He instead has to pay a total of $2,000 for two charges that he pleaded guilty to.
New courtroom facility @ John’s Hole promised- Tamia N. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new courtroom facility at John’s Hole has been promised by Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Mr David D. Archer.
Right to fair trial must not be sacrificed for ratings- Justice Vicki Ann Ellis tells media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia N. Richards and Justice Vicki Ann Ellis earlier today, September 17, 2015, challenged the media and online bloggers to be conscious of their responsibilities in protecting the judicial systems.
Reynaldo Hewlett charged for alleged theft
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On August 19, 2015 police arrested and charged Reynaldo Hewlett, 33, of Brewers Bay for alleged burglary. This is just a few months after he was given a second chance at returning to society to complete drug rehabilitation and lead a life as a valuable citizen of society.
'Don't worry with the critics'- Tamia N. Richards tells police recruits
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards made a rare public appearance when she gave the keynote address at the Inaugural Police Recruit Training’s Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade on the lawns of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) at Paraquita Bay on July 30, 2015.
UPDATE: Alleged murder fugitive ‘Balla’ Charlery deported from VI to US!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – J’wa Emone Charlery known as ‘Balla’ was today July 29, 2015 deported to the United States after the date for his local charges – including illegal entry and unlawful possession of gun and ammunition charges – were deferred indefinitely allowing for a Deportation Order to be effected.

