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From the Courts

Teen sentenced to three years in prison for gun, ammo possession
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Teen sentenced to three years in prison for gun, ammo possession
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August 7, 2015
Over the next three years, 17-year-old Rockies resident Tevin Williams will have the opportunity to either reflect on his mistakes or hone his skills ...
Teenager sent on ‘holiday’ to Her Majesty’s Prison
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Teenager sent on ‘holiday’ to Her Majesty’s Prison
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August 7, 2015
When 16-year-old Largo Heights resident JB Patterson returns to court next Friday for sentencing, he would have already had a two-week taste of what l...
Man nabbed with cannabis at Grenadines wharf, fined $800
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Man nabbed with cannabis at Grenadines wharf, fined $800
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August 7, 2015
“Man, officer you can’t see ah weed, how much you think you go charge me for it?” This was the question Rennard Ragguette asked of a police offi...
Chateau man claims St Lucian tricked him with counterfeit notes
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Chateau man claims St Lucian tricked him with counterfeit notes
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August 7, 2015
Chateaubelair resident Dillon Michael claims he came into possession of counterfeit money when he was tricked by a St Lucian man who gave him the fake...
Kingstown resident begs to go to jail
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Kingstown resident begs to go to jail
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August 7, 2015
Kingstown resident Joel Garrick seemed in quite a hurry to be taken to prison after he was sentenced earlier this week. “I war go jail, I war go jai...
Man tries to sell stolen milk to police, jailed for six months
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Man tries to sell stolen milk to police, jailed for six months
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July 31, 2015
A 20-year-old man of Kingstown was sentenced to six months in prison on July 24, after he was caught red-handed trying to sell stolen milk to the poli...
Bajan man jailed for three months, given marching orders
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Bajan man jailed for three months, given marching orders
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July 24, 2015
A Barbadian national who was deported from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) six years ago will again be deported, once he has served a three-month ...
Stubbs resident claims he uses marijuana for medicinal purposes
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Stubbs resident claims he uses marijuana for medicinal purposes
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July 24, 2015
A resident of Stubbs has been advised to find an alternative for the marijuana he claims he has been using for a cold. Chief magistrate Rechanne Brown...
Magistrate orders Spring Village man to pay $2,600
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Magistrate orders Spring Village man to pay $2,600
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July 21, 2015
Spring Village resident Jomo Samuel was yesterday ordered to pay $2,600 forthwith for possession of cannabis.{{more}} When he appeared before the Seri...
Man, 60, reprimanded,  discharged for drugs
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Man, 60, reprimanded, discharged for drugs
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July 21, 2015
A 60-year-old man yesterday got off with a slap on the wrist after pleading guilty to possession of 700 grams of marijuana.{{more}} The Campden Park r...
South Rivers resident pleads not guilty to theft
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South Rivers resident pleads not guilty to theft
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July 17, 2015
Patrick John, a resident of South Rivers has pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft of items valued at $11,754. He appeared before Magistrate Carla J...
Long Wall man to stand trial for attempted murder
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Long Wall man to stand trial for attempted murder
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July 17, 2015
Long Wall resident Colin David has been committed to stand trial at the High Court for the attempted murder of a police officer and robbing an employe...
Foster granted bail
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Foster granted bail
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July 14, 2015
Close to a month after being acquitted of the charge of murder of his cousin, Odinga ‘Bumsa’ Foster is now out on bail on a kidnapping charge. On ...
‘Crafty’ Sandy Bay man  hides drugs in gas cylinder
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‘Crafty’ Sandy Bay man hides drugs in gas cylinder
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July 14, 2015
Persons continue to come up with ingenious ways to conceal illegal drugs. This time, Sandy Bay resident Quinton Ballantyne used a gas cylinder to hide...
‘Tear Drops’ sentenced to 18 months in jail for theft
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‘Tear Drops’ sentenced to 18 months in jail for theft
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July 3, 2015
Ottley Hall/Bequia resident Shamaii “Tear Drops” Hazell will spend the next 18 months in jail, having been found guilty of theft. Magistrate Carla...
Bing pleads guilty to traffic violations
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Bing pleads guilty to traffic violations
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July 3, 2015
Although he has driven for many years, radio personality Dwight “Bing” Joseph never held a driver’s licence. As a result, he has been fined a to...
Questelles man convicted on two counts of death by dangerous driving
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Questelles man convicted on two counts of death by dangerous driving
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July 3, 2015
Questelles resident Glenroy Bob will learn his fate on July 13, 2015, when he will be sentenced for causing the deaths of Jex “Lala” Henville and ...
Second suspect charged in connection with shooting
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Second suspect charged in connection with shooting
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June 19, 2015
A second person has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with a shooting which took place at Villa, on June 10. {{more}} Raf...
Foster acquitted of  murder of Agassi Fraser
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Foster acquitted of murder of Agassi Fraser
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June 19, 2015
Green Hill resident Odinga 'Bumsa' Foster has been acquitted of the murder of Agassi Fraser. Following one month of testimony, the 12-member mixed jur...
Former national goalkeeper facing two counts of attempted murder
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Former national goalkeeper facing two counts of attempted murder
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June 16, 2015
Former national goalkeeper, Dwaine “Tall Man” Sandy has been charged with two counts of attempted murder. Sandy appeared at the Serious Offences C...
Bagga woman fined $2,000 for weed in cereal box
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Bagga woman fined $2,000 for weed in cereal box
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June 9, 2015
Barrouallie resident Diana Gordon had to immediately come up with $2,000 yesterday, after pleading guilty to possession of 841 grams of marijuana, wit...
Green Hill man sentenced to nine months for possession of ammunition
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Green Hill man sentenced to nine months for possession of ammunition
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June 9, 2015
A Green Hill man who told the court that a man gave him over 10 rounds of ammunition to hold, was yesterday sentenced to nine months imprisonment.{{mo...
Teen jailed for six months for car theft
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Teen jailed for six months for car theft
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June 9, 2015
A sixteen year-old boy of Green Hill who stole a man’s car, was yesterday sentenced to six months in jail.{{more}} Daniel Porter begged magistrate C...
Fish king charged with marijuana possession
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Fish king charged with marijuana possession
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June 5, 2015
After being the toast of the town just a week ago, the 2015 Fisherman of the year Ray Anthony Clarke has found himself on the wrong side of the law.{{...
Kessera Browne murder case off to High Court
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Kessera Browne murder case off to High Court
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June 2, 2015
At the next practical sitting of the Criminal Assizes at the High Court, Kessera Browne’s name will be on the list to be tried for murder.{{more}} B...
New Montrose resident acquitted of suspicion of unlawful possession
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New Montrose resident acquitted of suspicion of unlawful possession
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May 22, 2015
New Montrose resident Kevin Bibby walked out of the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court wearing a huge grin, after being found not guilty on suspicion of u...
Magistrate orders psychiatric evaluation for defendant
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Magistrate orders psychiatric evaluation for defendant
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May 22, 2015
An Arnos woman who is alleged to have smashed the show window at Fragrances Boutique and stolen a quantity of items, will undergo mental assessment. T...
Hearing begins in matter in which student was blinded in one eye
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Hearing begins in matter in which student was blinded in one eye
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May 19, 2015
The court will to listen to evidence from prosecution witnesses today, as the matter in which a student allegedly punched another student in the right...
Ken Thomas cleared of two more criminal charges
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Ken Thomas cleared of two more criminal charges
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May 15, 2015
Well-known businessman, Kenrick “Ken” Thomas has been cleared of two criminal charges brought against him last year. Following a decision by Crown...
Fraser murder case resumes after mistrial two years ago
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Fraser murder case resumes after mistrial two years ago
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May 15, 2015
Almost two years after a mis-trial was declared in the Agassi Fraser murder case, the defence and prosecution are set for another fierce battle in cou...
Thief says he was given  ‘job’ to steal solar panels
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Thief says he was given ‘job’ to steal solar panels
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May 12, 2015
Kingstown resident, Alwin “Ziggy” Williams will spend the next six months in prison, after pleading guilty to the theft of three solar panels, val...
Rilland Hill resident to answer for murder of Aljay Douglas
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Rilland Hill resident to answer for murder of Aljay Douglas
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May 12, 2015
Rilland Hill resident Shemel Iran “Jacket” Dunbar has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Aljay “Chris Brown” Douglas.{...
Mother, son granted $20,000 bail each on drug charges
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Mother, son granted $20,000 bail each on drug charges
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May 8, 2015
A mother and her 16-year-old son were granted $20,000 bail each, after pleading not guilty to cocaine possession charges. Julia and Alex Williams, bot...
‘Nose’ cleared of criminal charges
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‘Nose’ cleared of criminal charges
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May 8, 2015
Journalist Duggie “Nose” Joseph has been cleared of criminal charges which had been brought against him. On Monday, at the Kingstown Magistrate’...
Police officers must do their work – Chief Magistrate
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Police officers must do their work – Chief Magistrate
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May 8, 2015
Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne-Matthias has described the attitude of some police officers towards their duties as “worthlessness.” At a sitting...
Corporal Black bids farewell to Serious Offences Court
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Corporal Black bids farewell to Serious Offences Court
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April 30, 2015
Corporal 372 Gideon Black came in for high praises on Monday morning at the Serious Offences Court, his last day on the job there. After more than 10 ...
Woodley sentenced to 25 years in prison for a second time
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Woodley sentenced to 25 years in prison for a second time
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April 30, 2015
Webster Woodley will serve 25 years in prison for the murder of taxi operator Peter “Kazaman” Joseph. Justice Kathy-ann Latchoo handed down the se...
Senior prosecutor calls for end to Preliminary Inquiries
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Senior prosecutor calls for end to Preliminary Inquiries
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April 24, 2015
Senior prosecutor Adolphus Delpesche thinks the time has come for the court to do away with Preliminary Inquiries and proceed solely on the basis of p...
Belair farmer charged with  attempted murder of teacher
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Belair farmer charged with attempted murder of teacher
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April 17, 2015
On Monday, Belair resident Emmerson Delpesche will appear at the Serious Offences Court to answer to three charges.{{more}} According to police, the 3...
DPP discontinues case against teacher
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DPP discontinues case against teacher
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April 17, 2015
The case against school teacher Jozette Bibby-Bowens has been discontinued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This was confirmed to SEARCHL...
Two LIAT baggage  handlers on drug charges
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Two LIAT baggage handlers on drug charges
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April 17, 2015
Two LIAT baggage handlers were arrested yesterday, following investigations into a piece of baggage that arrived in Barbados last week, originating fr...
‘Nose’ charged with criminal assault of auxiliary police officer
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‘Nose’ charged with criminal assault of auxiliary police officer
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April 14, 2015
The assistant editor at The News newspaper has been charged with criminal assault of an auxiliary police officer. Yesterday, Douglas “Nose” Joseph...
Rillan Hill man pleads not guilty to charge of theft of vehicle
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Rillan Hill man pleads not guilty to charge of theft of vehicle
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April 10, 2015
A Rillan Hill man has been granted bail in the sum of $1,000 after pleading not guilty to the charge of stealing a vehicle which was rented by the ET ...
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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July 31, 2025
LEADER OFTHE OPPOSITION New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr Godwin Friday, said despite the several negative issues that have been revealed about the Citiz...
Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT has dispersed almost EC$30 million since January 2025 in assistance to households in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This, according ...
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Designs completed for East St George Secondary School
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July 31, 2025
THE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS are completed, paving the way for actual work to begin on the construction of a secondary school in the constituency of East S...
New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT IS soon to introduce a transportation initiative to ease the transportation woes of people needing dialysis treatment, as well as the e...
Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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July 31, 2025
THE TEACHERS Cooperative Credit Union (TCCU) has added five students to the list of 31 who receive scholarship support through their secondary and ter...

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