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David D. Archer Jr. sworn in as new Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr. David D. Archer Jr. takes the Oath as he is sworn in as Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Madam Justice Vicki Ann Ellis, while His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert observes.
Alleged drug-ring member Juan Valdez released!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Juan Valdez, the fifth man implicated in a drug related matter which had seen the United States District Court, Southern, District of Florida seeking his extradition from the Virgin Islands to the USA to face the justice system there for conspiring to import and distribute cocaine in the USA, gained his freedom today, January 7, 2015.
Sylvan Penn for October trial in boat theft
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Parham Town resident, Sylvan Penn, told Justice Vicki Ann Ellis when he appeared before the High Court last week on a charge of theft that he was without legal representation because it was too costly for him to afford an attorney.
Attorneys suggest life sentence for incest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Lawyers have argued that a sentence of ten years in prison is wholly unbelievable and unacceptable for persons convicted of the crime of incest and have expressed that legislators should instead increase the penalty to a life sentence.
David Turnbull robbery case discontinued
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - David Turnbull, who was implicated in the robbery of another who was relieved of an undisclosed amount of cash, had the case against him dropped yesterday May 26, 2014 before the High Court.
Justice Ellis questions paper committal process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High Court Justice Madame Vicki Ann Ellis has protested the pace at which matters are being put through the High Court and questioned the use of paper committals in speeding up the process.
‘Get a lawyer!’ - Judge rebukes Farrell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High Court Justice Vicki Ann Ellis read the riot act yesterday, May 22, 2014, to a man accused of attempting to choke the mother of his child in Virgin Gorda in 2012.
Andre Penn’s matter put off again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former legislator, Mr Andre A. Penn will have his matter that is currently engaging the criminal court moved yet again to another assizes after it came up for hearing before High Court Justice Madam Vicki Ann Ellis today, May 6, 2014.
PO Tranquille hearing for May 21, 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Attorney at Law Mr Ruggles Ferguson who is representing Police Officer Nicholas Tranquille in the civil case against Commissioner of Police David Morris has confirmed that the hearing will commence on May 21, 2014.
Legal fraternity welcomes Sonjah S. Smith to Bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ legal fraternity welcomed its newest member, Sonjah S. Smith, who was called to the Bar earlier today November 14, 2012.
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