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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.
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.
Fmr. legislator concerned about deportations in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former legislator, Mrs Eileene L. Parsons OBE, expressed concern recently that the Virgin Islands has a problem getting rid of persons who are "non-natives" and have become a nuisance to society.
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.
Concerns raised about 'deteriorating conditions' at HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Concerned citizens and relatives of inmates are calling on the government of the day to address conditions they term as serious at Her Majesty's Prison at Balsum Ghut as they have expressed the fear that things are getting from “bad to worse”.
UPDATE: Bail still pending for alleged prison escapee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andrew Angus Penn remains incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Prison even though he was offered bail following several charges that were laid against him at the Magistrate’s Court, including escape from lawful custody.
Public’s negative scrutinizing a good thing- Snr HMP Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Everyday they go to the job their lives are on the line and everything they do or say are always scrutinized by the public,” noted Sergeant and Training Officer at Her Majesty’s Prison Mr Douglas Joseph but added that the scrutinizing is actually a good thing as it keeps the officers on their toes and always aiming for efficiency.
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