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Local Hakim T. Creque is Virgin Gorda’s 1st full-time magistrate
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mr Hakim T. Creque has been appointed Magistrate by His Excellency, the Governor Daniel Pruce with effect from March 5, 2024, in accordance with Section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.
Magistrates throws out charges against Police Sgt Marley Sebastien
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The charges against Police Sergeant Marley Sebastien, who was accused of lying about the involvement of another interdicted policeman who was on trial at the high court with another colleague for alleged offenses of theft and conspiracy to steal during their time of active duty, have been thrown out of the courts for want of prosecution.
Jamaican Khadeen Palmer appointed Magistrate in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' newest Magistrate, Jamaican Ms Khadeen Palmer pledged to faithfully carry out her duties while taking the Oath of Office administered by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Another St Lucian gets top Job in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that Saint Lucian native, Shawn Innocent, has been appointed as a full-time Magistrate for a period of six months, with effect from September 3, 2018.
VI should not be jailing persons for marijuana- Magistrate Richard G. Rowe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Personally, my view is that we ought not to be legislating…regarding what people take in to their own bodies of their own choice,” stated substitute magistrate Mr Richard G. Rowe as he expressed his opinion that the use of marijuana should not be a criminal act in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fmr Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury awaits return to office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Three years ago Former Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury was removed from office as the Crown had taken legal action against her but a tribunal had in May 2012 found no wrongdoing on her part and had advised that she be returned to office. Up to today that order has not been carried out.
Exclusive: Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John says online report is false!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: While the talk of Road Town for the last week has been the scandalous ports berthing agreement signed between the National Democratic Party Government and two cruise lines [Disney Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines] that some alleged has sold out the birth rights of taxi and tour operations, lands on Whickhams Cay, undermined craft alive and left many unanswered questions another article has been gaining the attention of the local internet class on the World Wide Web.
$400 fine for failing to comply with police order
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Refusing to follow a simply police order could turn out to be very costly and even embarrassing as in the case of Mr. Cedric Lastic of Horsepath, who appeared in the Magistrate’s Court recently on charges stemming from him parking on a sidewalk, refusing to move his vehicle from the said location and refusing to give his name to police.
Hundreds bid farewell to Cecil Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hundreds turned out this morning Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Road Town Methodist Church to bid farewell to former sports enthusiast and Magistrate, Cecil Dawson.
Teacher accused of squeezing student’s buttocks to know fate in 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) teacher accused of groping a female student in May will know his fate when Magistrate Tamia Richards makes her decision on January 8, 2012.

