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WI U19s spark spirit-of-cricket debate with controversial dismissal
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand- West Indies have once again ignited the spirit-of-cricket debate at the Under-19 World Cup, when they appealed against South Africa opener Jiveshan Pillay for obstructing the field in their Group A fixture in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
Hodge & Harrigan lose extradition case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that Earl D. Hodge aka Bob Hodge and former Customs Officer Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan have lost their extradition case brought by the Crown on behalf of the Government of the United States of America.
Sunshine Girls to appeal visa denial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Wayne Lewis, communication director of Netball Jamaica, has confirmed that the association has appealed the United States Embassy's decision to deny visas to three members of the Sunshine Girls team, which is preparing for the Fast5 World Netball Series in Melbourne, Australia.
Appeal filed! Sentencing stayed! In Oliver J. Lewis child sex case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Child sex accused Oliver J. Lewis, through his attorney at law Stephen R. Daniels, has filed an appeal which stays Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo from sentencing the 35 year old who was last week found guilty of four counts of gross indecency on a child under 14 years of age, allegedly committed between April and June 2013.
UPDATE: ‘I decide who stays & who goes!’ – Magistrate Tamia N. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Principal Magistrate Tamia N. Richards went to town on attorney at law Patrick Thompson today July 23, 2015 when she discovered that he was the reason that Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge – found guilty of conspiracy to import narcotics – was absent from her sentencing hearing.
USVI’s Kenneth E. Mapp takes court action over voting machines
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI – Gubernatorial Candidate for the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp along with Janelle Sarauw has filed a Notice of Appeal in the Superior Court of the US Virgin Islands seeking to ensure that voters’ rights are protected at the elections today November 4, 2014.
UPDATE: Some $3,915 raised for Kelani
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 'Go Fund Me' online campaign started to fund medical treatment for little Kelani Rolle has so far raised $3,915 out of a target of $25,000 as persons touched by the story of the child and mother continue to give from their hearts.
Julian Willock vindicated again; Gov’t drops appeal!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a move that has surprised many knowing the political nature of the matter notwithstanding the legal class had long expected it, the Attorney General’s Chambers has discontinued its Appeal against the former Esteemed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works Julian Willock.
Camillus Parris gets rape & indecent assault convictions overturned
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Camillus Parris was made a free man yesterday, January 15, 2014 after having his conviction quashed and sentence set aside before the Court of Appeal.
Police in anniversary appeal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are today appealing for help from the public regarding Clinton Hodge, born in Tortola, who went missing a year ago, on or around the September 26, 2011.
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