News
Political will lacking to deal with jobless expats – Douglas Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One caller on the 3D radio show expressed grave concern about the number of jobless expatriates within the Virgin Islands who stand around on a daily basis waiting to be selected for jobs.
Rape accused remanded as bail variation request denied
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown’s case against Jamaican national, Paul Alexander of East End continued as a bail variation request was denied for the defendant yesterday, December 4, 2012 at the Magistrate’s court .
UPDATE: Chef accused of rape found not guilty; plans to stay focused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Guyanese accused Oswin Barker was yesterday November 20, 2012 found not guilty on the charge of rape in the High Court. The verdict was confirmed by attorney Stephen Daniels and his client Mr Barker. His trial began on November 12, 2012.
Case adjourned for Jamaican national on rape charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Paul Anthony Alexander appeared before the Magistrate’s court today October 2, 2012 to determine whether his court file was completed and also to ascertain whether he had secured legal representation.
Two witnesses called in Pemberton’s weed & ammo trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The part heard matter in relation to Danny Pemberton, who is charged with cannabis and drug possession, continued this morning Wednesday February 15, 2012 in the Magistrate’s Court with two witnesses taking the stand for the Crown.
Vincy on trial for alleged rape of Canadian woman
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The trial involving a Vincentian, who allegedly raped a Canadian woman on a beach in 2011, will continue on March 26, 2012 with the Virtual Complainant (VC) continuing her testimony.
Ricky Callwood freed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ricky Callwood five year rape conviction and sentencing were quashed in the Court of Appeal on Friday morning, January 20, 2012.
JVD man appealing rape conviction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ricky Callwood, who is currently serving five years for raping his tenant on Jost Van Dyke (JVD), will get a chance to appeal his conviction next week when the Appeal Court opens on January 16, 2012.
Trini found guilty of raping minor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Trinidadian was unanimously found guilty of rape and indecent assault when his trial wrapped up yesterday afternoon Monday, November 7, 2011 in the High Court.
Rabsatt sentenced to 8 years in prison!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calvin Rabsatt, 66, who admitted to raping a minor, was this morning Monday October 24, 2011, sentenced to eight years imprisonment for rape, and nine months each for two counts of indecent assault.