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Office of DPP struggling with backlog of cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ms Kim Hollis QC has moved to clear her name and office, regarding what Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) called ‘excessive wait for prisoners on remand,’ even though the Office of the DPP has revealed that it has had a backlog of cases since 2017.
Vincentian man accused of holding knife to girlfriend’s throat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A native of St Vincent and the Grenadines, living in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, has been accused of holding a knife to his girlfriend’s throat and threatening her.
Vincy murder suspect refuses to give DNA sample; Remanded
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a courtroom that included teary eyed relatives of the murder victim, Vincentian Rohan Williams was remanded to prison for the murder of local woman Lenia Lettsome-Green.
Obstructing Police lands teen in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Refusing to give his name and address, along with a litany of indecent language, ended up landing Huntum's Ghut, resident Delani Chapman, 19, in Court.
Forged Documents lands duo in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men were recently charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in connection with the utterance and possession of forged documents.
US Citizen pleads guilty to ganja possession in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men, including a citizen of the United States of America, were this past week arraigned in the Virgin Islands (VI) for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
Free Bottom man faces burglary charges
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI - Brad Smart, of Free Bottom, Tortola, has been arrested and charged for Burglary and will appear at the Magistrate’s Court at John’s Hole next month, February 22, 2019, having been granted bail by the Police.
St Vincent national convicted of molesting daughter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A St Vincent national, 42, residing on Tortola, was found guilty of indecent assault on his 14-year-old daughter when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards on Wednesday March 7, 2018.
Selvin Chinnery sentenced to 8 years in prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards today, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 sentenced Selvin Chinnery, 47, to 5 years in relation to unlawful possession of firearm and possession of 3 rounds of ammunition.
Headley & Cornwall remanded on firearm charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) grapples with the upsurge in shooting incidents in the Territory, two persons have been placed before the court and remanded for alleged offences involving the use of firearms.
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