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UPDATE: Man found dead identified as Attorney Jamal S. Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Our news centre can now confirm that the body found last evening Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Manuel Hill on Tortola is that of Attorney Jamal S. Smith.
Andrew A. Fahie now allowed to leave apartment for medical & attorney visits
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A Florida judge has allowed ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Andrew A. Fahie liberty to travel for medical treatment and attorney visits in preparation for his criminal trial.
Attorney Hakim T. Creque tipped to be new Speaker of HoA?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Virgin Gordian Hakim T. Creque has been tipped to be the new Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), replacing former Speaker Julian Willock.
Acting Chief Immigration Officer Ian B. Penn called to the Bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn is one of the most recent locals to be admitted to the Bar in the Virgin Islands.
Attorney in Vanterpool vs Speaker court battle arrested
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Just a day before a final ruling is expected to be made in the High Court of the Virgin Islands regarding the legal battle between Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock and Fourth District Representative-Elect Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, one of the attorneys in the case has been arrested.
VIslander Brittney S. Smith latest addition to the Bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been a new addition to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) in the Virgin Islands and she is a local girl, Brittney Symone Smith.
Prominent Attorney Dr. J. S. Archibald QC has died
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom overnight is that prominent Attorney Joseph S. Archibald, QC who founded the law firm of J. S. Archibald and Co. passed away last night at his home in McNamara, located in Road Town, on the Main Island of Tortola.
Lloyd Graham blames gov’t for financial woes – court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Huntums Ghut resident, Lloyd Graham, complained of being unable to meet his financial obligations and afford the representation of an attorney when he was brought before the Magistrate’s Court on February 14, 2014.
Ian B. Penn appointed Deputy CIO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our news room from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Virgin Islander Attorney at Law Mr. Ian B. Penn has been appointed Acting Deputy Chief Immigration Officer in the Government’s Immigration Department.
UPDATE: Freeman's court matter heading for record as oldest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although finally accompanied by his attorney, Gerry Freeman, 48, was still unsuccessful in having his case proceed before the Magistrate’s Court at John's Hole yesterday, July 24, 2013.