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Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos escape His Majesty's Prison
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- High-profile prisoner Jose Almestica and John M. Burgos have escaped from His Majesty's Prison (HMP).
Premier Wheatley backs education for youth over prison expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has sided with Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), that investing in more youth programmes is the way to go as the Territory looks to combat crime.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Elderly prisoner found dead in cell @HMP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- An elderly man, who was being held at His Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut on assault charges, was found dead in his cell today, September 16, 2025.
11 inmates graduate from HMP's Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut have received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.
Jamaican Raymond B. Grant appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Jamaica national Mr Raymond B. Grant has been appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons, which means the top two positions at the prison are now held by non-locals.
Inmate who stabbed prison officer had 'mental health challenges'- Prison boss
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- His Majesty's Prison (HMP) has confirmed Virgin Islands News Online's first and accurate story about a stabbing incident at the prison on March 30, 2025.
HMP inmate Shakeel Ryan allegedly stabs prison officer
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 1:00 PM yesterday, Sunday, March 30, 2025, there was an altercation at His Majesty Prison in Balsam Ghut on the main island of Tortola.
Inmates debate 'How can my positive prison experience make an impact in society?'
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation.
‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A ‘Reward and Recognition Service’ was recently held for staff at His Majesty’s Prison who completed over 1300 learning hours since the start of the 2024 year.
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