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Senior Magistrate, Rickie Burnett. (iWN file photo)

Court ‘backlog’ not what it might seem, magistrate says

Senior Magistrate Rickie Burnett says that the backlog of cases at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court might not be what it seems, in light of the fact that the court was…

10 Dec 2020 5:11AM

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The prisoners who escaped and were later recaptured: accused murderers Veron Primus, left, and Ulrick "Chucky" Hanson.

Veron Primus escapes prison — AGAIN!

9 Dec 2020 8:30AM

Self-confessed robber Akeem Laidlow's eyes were already streaming tears as he exited the courtroom. (iWN photo)

Cell phone robber cries after getting second chance

7 Dec 2020 6:04AM

Public making excuses for thieves — magistrate

30 Nov 2020 7:01AM

The defendant, Renson Roberts on his way to prison. (iWN photo)

Burglar beats shop owner with hammer

27 Nov 2020 6:03AM

The ULP’s Carlos James, left, MP for North Leeward, and the NDP’s Patel Matthews, former MP. (File photos)

Court case could find Carlos won ‘by more votes’ – PM

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says that the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) may find that the court rules that his Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) candidate Carlos James won the North…

24 Nov 2020 6:15AM

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