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USVI woman jailed for destroying boyfriend’s TV, dresser & fridge
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A woman on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI), was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections on Sunday January 17, 2016 for destroying her boyfriend’s belongings.
One arrested in VG rape probe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police have arrested, questioned, and released one person in relation to an alleged rape that occurred on Virgin Gorda in the early morning hours of October 4, 2015.
Man accused of beating girlfriend in head with cricket bat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A St Vincent national residing in the Virgin Islands (VI), Claudius Bailey, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court today, June 11, 2015 accused of battering his girlfriend with a cricket bat.
Abused men need protecting too- Anthea L. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Ms Anthea L. Smith says it is a wise move to tackle the topic of Domestic Violence from all levels especially since there is no known targeting of young men who may be victims of such abuse.
‘Women afraid to leave abusive relationships’ – FSN’s Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Domestic Violence is a growing concern in the Territory and women are finding it hard to leave for a number of reasons, according to Dr. Sylvia M. Simmonds, Director of the Family Support Network (FSN).
‘Call 911 when parents fighting!’ – Dr Silvia M. Simmons tells students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The extent of domestic violence in the home and bullying at school was highlighted through a discussion by young children attending the St George’s Primary School from Grades 1 to 6.
Woman allegedly beats man with piece of wood
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A woman who allegedly dealt her partner several blows with a piece of wood and slapped him was ordered by Magistrate Dr Velon L. John to make no excuses in finding her way to a remedial programme.
Man who threatened to kill girlfriend remanded to prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Antonio Stoutt, who allegedly held a knife to his girlfriend’s throat and threatened to kill her, was remanded to prison when placed before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on November 26, 2013.
FSN to mirror Partnership for Peace programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Family Support Network (FSN) is poised to execute two new programmes: A programme for women that mirrors the Partnership for Peace programme and the other is a ‘Get Back on Your Feet’ for women. President of FSN, Ms Judith Charles, is urging donor agencies to get on board to make the programmes successful.
EXCLUSIVE: Local artist Kirk J. Adams releases video for SuperHero Love
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acclaimed local R&B singer, Kirk J. Adams said it was no coincidence that after months of hard work the video for his domestic violence themed track, SuperHero Love, was finally completed this month.
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