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Bill on DNA tests after arrests heads to Gov Kenneth E. Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — Receiving lauds from the full [US] Senate, a bill mandating that DNA tests be conducted on persons charged for felony, misdemeanor sexual assault and violent crimes — even if they have not been convicted of said crimes — will become the territory’s new standard if signed into law by Governor of the US Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp.
Alberto Rosa De La Rosa guilty of manslaughter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Guilty as charged" was the unanimous verdict of the jury body in the manslaughter High Court trial of accused Alberto Rosa De La Rosa aka Pi Yoyo.
Home burglaries on the rise in the VI- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police are asking homeowners to be vigilant in securing windows especially those out of public view in light of a recent upsurge in burglaries.
The vulnerable African American male
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is a narrative on African American society. It is the last of a series on criminality and deviance in the black inner city area of the USA. The story describes the research sociologists’ use of the low income US Black Neighbourhood and Inner City, as a model of study on crime and deviance in black community.
Gun related & other crimes must be tackled' – Ms JoAnn ‘Roxie’ Romney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The promotion of sustainable job opportunities for youth has been underscored as one the main issues that must be addressed to significantly reduce crime in the Virgin Islands (VI), especially gun related crimes.
Keeping youth occupied will reduce crime- Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- She may be just 24 years of age but Sharie B. de Castro, the youngest candidate in the 2015 general elections of the Virgin Islands, continues to demonstrate a maturity beyond her age and that she has what it takes to be a competent representative in the Third House of Assembly.
Still no Gun Legislation-another NDP broken promise!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When they campaigned in the 2011 general elections the National Democratic Party (NDP) told the people of the Virgin Islands that it would work to reduce crime and bring to Parliament gun legislation to address the proliferation of crime on the streets associated with guns.
UPDATE: Kenyetta Boynes remanded on gun, ammo charge!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kenyetta Boynes was today December 19, 2014 remanded to prison when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards to answer to the charge of unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon, ammunition and unlawful possession of 16.8 grams of a controlled drug.
‘No plans to close W.E. Police Station’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of National Security Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith yesterday November 10, 2014 confirmed that it is not the Government’s intention to permanently close the West End Police Station but to repair it as soon as it is possible to do so.
‘Speaking your mind a waste of time!’ – Talk show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Your Mind television talk show last Saturday October 11, 2014 believes it is a waste of time to speak out in the Territory because of the lack of action on Government’s part with regards to complaints by the public and the perceived unfairness of the justice system.
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