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Akeem Durrant charged for murder of Corey Butler
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have charged one male for murder in the shooting death of Corey Butler last Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022.
Kittitian Andreas Norford gets 30 years in prison for C. Melbourne Francis murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- St Kitts national Andreas Norford, who was convicted on November 30, 2021, of the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis aka ‘Trouble’, has been sentenced to 37 years imprisonment; however, after considering time served High Court Judge Richard G. Floyd reduced the sentence to 30 years, 6 months.
Man serving life sentence @ HMP allegedly stabbed
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our newsroom indicates that a prisoner serving a life sentence at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) for murder and attempted murder was stabbed this evening, March 24, 2022.
Kenyatta Boynes’ appeal against murder & attempted murder convictions dismissed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Kenyatta Boynes aka ‘Yhats’, who is serving life imprisonment with eligibility of parole after 30 years for murder and attempted murder, recently saw his challenge to the convictions dismissed in the Court of Appeal.
'Miya's Law' clears latest step in Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, USA – “Miya’s Law,” a legislation that would improve apartment tenant safety in Florida, got one step closer to passing when it received unanimous approval by the state Senate's Agriculture, Environment and General Government Subcommittee on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
UPDATE: Man gunned down in Huntums Ghut is Le’Shaughn A. Smith
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online can now disclose that the person fatally shot in Huntums Ghut last night, February 24, 2022, is Le’Shaughn A. Smith.
Alcedo Tyson granted $200K bail after nearly 10 years behind bars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When Judge Richard Floyd opted to grant murder accused Alcedo Tyson aka 'Cedo' bail in the sum of $200,000 with two sureties and conditions, there were a number of factors that were considered, namely, that he was behind bars for nearly 10 years already, that he was not considered a flight risk and the prolonged delay in the re-trail by the Crown.
'Holistic approach' needed to curb crime in VI- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honorable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said a holistic approach needs to be taken towards tackling crime in the Virgin Islands.
Erick Rabsatt wanted in connection with murder of Jamiez A. J. Stoutt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police have issued an arrest warrant for Erick Rabsatt, 21, of Pasea Estate, Tortola, who is suspected in the shooting death of US Army war veteran Jaimez A. J. Stoutt on December 11, 2021.
War Veteran Jaimez A. J. Stoutt laid to rest with military honour
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - Hundreds physically present at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Center at Baughers Bay and at the Greenland Cemetery, witnessed War Veteran Jaimez A. J. Stoutt being laid to rest with military honour, today, Saturday, January 8, 2022.
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