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UPDATE - HLSCC staff pleads guilty to stealing $277 worth of goodies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An employee of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) accused of stealing several items from the college’s bookstore including nuts, candies, chocolate, flash drives, sunscreen and two jerseys, pleaded guilty to theft this morning, April 4, 2012 in the Magistrate’s Court.
High Court rules Martin, Weekes eligible for parole
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- High Court Judge Rita Olivetti has ruled that convicted murderers Lynn Mervin Weekes and Jerry Martin, who are still serving life sentences, are capable of being rehabilitated and eligible for parole.
Kareem Simon sentenced to 8 years in jail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Kareem Simon, who pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated burglary after it was reported that he and others allegedly stormed the Road Town Police Station on November 2010, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison.
St. Lucian allegedly caught with drugs entered VI illegally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – William Samuel, who is on trial after being caught with allegedly three kilogrammes of cocaine at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in 2010, admitted to entering the Virgin Islands (VI) illegally when he took the witness stand on Friday, March 30, 2012 in the Magistrate’s Court.
UPDATE - A radiant smile no more; Todd-Rhymer laid to rest [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - She was described as possessing a unique personality that lightened any moment and carried a constant smile that would be no more, as Kawanna Toddissa Todd-Rhymer aka Kay Kay was laid to rest today March 31, 2012.
Lawyer asks for "wayward" client to be locked up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The lawyer for 19 year-old Ristick Evans, who pleaded guilty to stealing two Gucci chains from a US tourist, requested that he be sent to prison until sentencing as a “shock” for him to realise the effects of his actions.
Convicted murderer Jerry Martin wants parole!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jerry Martin, who was convicted in the High Court five years ago today for the murder of a man en route to the TB Lettsome International Airport, is now seeking eligibility for parole.
HLSCC messenger sentenced to 12 months in jail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The former H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) messenger, Febby Merry, accused of stealing $69,859 from the institution was sentenced to 12 months in prison this morning March 27, 2012 in the High Court.
Wendell Varlack sentenced to 18 months in jail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moments ago in the High Court this morning, March 22, 2012, Wendell Varlack, the 59 nine year-old taxi driver, who was found guilty of causing the death by dangerous driving of a H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) student, was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
"Blade” found not guilty!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- (Posted: 2:30pm) Basil Prescott aka "Blade", who was charged with allegedly being armed with an offensive weapon and wounding with intent, was today March 21, 2012 found not guilty of all the charges in the High Court.