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Shakilla Hanley found not guilty in VI double murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Shakilla Hanley was today, November 7, 2023, found not guilty in relation to the murder of Shawn H. Richards and David Springette respectively, following a court case in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Another court win for Wade N. Smith against Governor, HR Dep't & PSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, August 18, 2022, that Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith was sent on administrative leave without reason in a process that reportedly did not follow the laws and regulations of the Virgin Islands.
Nyron Erickson may walk free in USVI due to insufficient evidence
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A man accused of money laundering and cash smuggling who was extradited from the [British] Virgin Islands to stand trial in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on federal charges, might soon walk free after prosecutors moved to dismiss the indictment.
Wade N. Smith back in court over alleged illegal police search of home
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith who was placed on administrative leave since August 2022 without reasons shared with the public, has through his high-powered Attorney Mr Terrence F. Williams, taken the government to court once again.
VI should 'not even consider' referendum on same-sex marriage'- UK Christian advocate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Christian Concern Mrs Andrea M. Williams has said it will not serve the territory of the [British] Virgin Islands (BVI) well to redefine marriage or family.
Harrigan Estate man wins more than $30K in Wrongful Arrest, Unlawful Search case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Harrigan Estate man, Damion A. Morgan, has won more than $30, 000.00 in a High Court case against the Attorney General with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) as Subject. Morgan, as Claimant, sought federal and special vindicatory damages against the defenders for Unlawful Search, Wrongful Arrest, False Imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.
Customs Boss Wade N. Smith still not called back to work
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith has not been instructed to return to work, according to sources close to the situation speaking on condition of anonymity to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Customs Boss Wade N. Smith sues Gov’t over being sent on leave!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Armed with a high-powered Attorney in the person of Terrence F. Williams—a former Virgin Islands Director of Public Prosecution—the Controller of Customs, Mr Wade N. Smith has headed to the courthouse in a case against the Government.
Quartet in $30.9M cocaine bust off VG walks free!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- News just reaching our news site indicates that the quartet – locals Nickel Simon and Cryton Browne and Venezuelans Wilfredo Lopez Vargas and Hober Morillo Ybarbia – who were charged with Importation of a controlled drug and Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, namely $30.9 million, have walked out of court free men.
CoI is an 'Inquisition'- Richard G. Rowe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The one-sided nature of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into governance called by controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has prompted Attorney at Law Mr Richard G. Rowe to refer to it as an inquisition.
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