A team of female inmates recently won $500 by edging out their male counterparts in the first-ever debate held at His Majesty’s Prison, according to government. During the contest, which …
Next steps unclear in Fahie drug case
Two weeks after a Miami jury found former premier Andrew Fahie guilty of a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, his future remains uncertain as attorneys spar over whether the court should investigate …
Inmates trained in ‘life skills’
Thirteen inmates at His Majesty’s Prison recently received certificates for successfully completing the institution’s Skills of Life Programme. The initiative aligned with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service curricula for …
Prison officers trained by senior UK officer
Last month, officers at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut received training from a senior official from the United Kingdom. Laura Mitcheson, head of tactical response for His Majesty’s Prison …
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Nine arrests and no charges after fatal prison stabbing
Police arrested and interviewed nine inmates in connection to the May 30 altercation that led to the fatal stabbing of Nickail Chambers at Her Majesty’s Prison, but they had not …
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Prison mum on inmate’s stabbing
Police received a report that an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison sustained stab wounds on Dec. 3, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Tuesday. The inmate was taken to the …
False alibi leads to two-month sentence
A woman was sentenced to two months in prison for giving a false statement to police officers during their probe into an alleged murder. Rebekha Persaud will serve her sentence …
HOA mulls law to modernise prison rules
The policies governing Her Majesty’s Prison are likely to be overhauled soon as lawmakers tinker with comprehensive legislation designed to outline prisoners’ rights and regulate the responsibilities of prison guards. …
Prison head David Foot steps down
On Tuesday, David Foot officially stepped down as the superintendent of prisons in the Virgin Islands. Mr. Foot told the Beacon that his already-extended contract has ended, and that he …