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Attempted murder trial of Lettsome: VC was fearful for his safety- Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nearly one year after the alleged attempted murder incident, the trial of Wakima Lettsome began in the High Court today November 6, 2012 before Justice Albert Redhead with the Virtual Complainant (VC), Jonathan Colaire taking the stand.
Crown ready to proceed with P.I. for VG 'choker'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Drew Farrell, 29, appeared once more before Magistrate Tamia Richards today November 1, 2012 after being unable to secure bail following an application made in the High Court through his attorney, Mr Patrick Thompson.
Jurors to report for duty Oct 23
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Jurors have been issued with a new directive from the High Court following the abrupt adjournment in the trial for the murder of Keri Harrigan today, October 17, 2012.
Justice system to be ‘Revolutionized’ said new DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - New Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Wayne L. Rajbansie, while addressing legal professionals, in a commemorative speech for the new law year, stated that he is “actively engaged in regular meetings with stakeholders to revolutionize the criminal justice system.”
DPP introduces new Court Rostering System in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During a sitting in the High Court to mark the opening of the new law year, recently appointed Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mr. Wayne L. Rajbansie, in his address to commemorate the event, disclosed a list of projects that are being undertaken by the office of the DPP; one being the introduction of a new court rostering system.
Ray A. George sues government!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was one month (December 2011) last year, after the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith took office that the Ministry of Communications and Works fired Ray A. George, a consultant to the Ministry.
UPDATE: No extradition for five men in alleged drug ring!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minutes ago, Justice Albert Redhead in his response to the men involved in the alleged drug ring being extradited to the United States of America, declared that the appropriate forum to try the applicants is in the “British Virgin Islands”.
UPDATE: Court against man leaving territory for
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being remanded to the Peebles Hospital for medical evaluation, Elrys Todman appeared at the Magistrates Court today, August 13, 2012, where he was instructed by Magistrate Tamia Richards, that the request for his case to be a
Michael Stevens walks free!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Michael Stevens, one of the three men who were on trial for the January 21, 2011 MoneyGram robbery, walked out of the High Court last week a free man after his lawyer successfully argued that the Crown did not have enough evidence to prosecute.
Not guilty verdicts for Simmonds Jr. & Howe!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A nine member jury unanimously found Rodney Simmonds Jr. and Mikael Howe not guilty for the January 21, 2011 MoneyGram robbery this afternoon, June 25, 2012 in the High Court.
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