A 27-year-old Long Bush man was arrested and charged after police found a revolver and five rounds of ammunition outside his premises, police said on Tuesday. Kamaul Nibbs is due …
Two arrested for recent burglaries
Two men were recently arrested and charged for burglary in less than a month, police said Monday. Orville Christopher, of Sea Cows Bay, was arrested and charged with illegally entering …
$20K reward offered on double killing
As investigations continue into the double killing last month in East End, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is offering a $20,000 reward for information from the public that leads …
Government dissolves Florida-based LLC
The government has dissolved a Florida-based limited liability company that sparked questions when its existence was first reported shortly after the April arrests of then-Premier Andrew Fahie and then-BVI Ports …
Government proposes new transport unit
The government plans to establish a Public Transportation Dispatching Unit under the Taxi and Livery Commission to oversee the training of dispatchers, among other duties, Deputy Premier Kye Rymer told …
Cops charge ex-minister over Elmore Stoutt High School wall project
Former Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn was arrested on Tuesday and charged with breach of trust by a public officer in connection with the Elmore Stoutt High School perimetre …
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Two shot dead in East End
Two men died following an early evening shooting on Friday in East End that also injured another man and a boy, police said. Dead are Kadeem Frett, 28, of Long …
Official charged with breach of trust
Lorna Stevens, an assistant secretary who helped oversee the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School perimetre wall project, has been charged with breach of trust and released on bail, police announced …
Public officer charged for Fahie letter
Najan Christopher, director of the International Affairs Secretariat, has been charged in connection with a diplomatic note that was allegedly sent without authorisation to request diplomatic immunity for then-Premier Andrew …
Two dead after boat flips near West End
A 6-year-old girl and a Tortola businesswoman are dead after a boat capsized near Little Thatch Island on Sunday evening, police said. Ten people were aboard the 30-foot-plus powerboat, which …
Man accused of attacking family with machete
A Diamond Estate man was charged last Thursday for wounding his wife and stepdaughter in a machete attack following an argument at the family’s home, police said. Officers of the …
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Vehicle damaged in East End shooting
Police recovered “several” shells following a report of a shooting near Thomas Land in East End before dawn on the morning of Sept. 21, according to Police Information Officer Diane …
Trio detained in coke bust off Virgin Gorda
Following a United States Coast Guard-led operation before dawn last Thursday morning off Virgin Gorda, three men were detained by US authorities on suspicion of trafficking cocaine, according to Police …
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Cops release ‘most wanted’ list
Police released a “most wanted” list on Tuesday to seek the public’s help in locating eight men in connection with offences ranging from murder and attempted murder to weapon-related matters …
Cops see spike in ‘incidents’ with mentally ill
Police recorded eight ‘incidents’ involving mentally ill people within the previous month, they said Friday. Given this upsurge, they are calling for caregivers to seek assistance at the first signs …
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133 hours of recordings among evidence in Fahie case
More than 133 hours of audio and video recordings are included in the United States’ evidence against former Premier Andrew Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine, and her …
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A baby among detained migrants
As the number of migrants apprehended in the region continues to rise, six Cubans and a St. Kitts and Nevis national were detained on Great Thatch early Friday morning, police …
Man charged for pot, cash
A 30-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 31 after police stopped and searched a vehicle he was driving and found marijuana, according to the Police Information Office. Casheem Walter, 30, …
Man charged in Purcell stabbing
Alleged victim hospitalised A Purcell Estate resident faces charges after a stabbing on the morning of Aug. 31 on the neighbourhood’s basketball court left a man with several puncture wounds, …
Florida man remanded for gun, ammo
Vi woman gets $40K bail A 42-year-old Florida man was remanded to prison on Tuesday for gun, ammunition and drug allegations while a 24-year-old Virgin Islands woman arrested along with …
Man charged after police say they found drugs, cash on boat
A Spooners Estate captain has been charged following a boat chase that ended at Frenchmans Cay on Aug. 23, police said. After a search uncovered cash and drugs, Jahnai Pickering, …
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Chef dies after CGB wreck
Police investigating A 57-year-old chef died on Saturday following a vehicular wreck at Cane Garden Bay Hill, according to the Police Information Office. Joyce Orine George, of Romney Park, was …
$4.3M contract inked for Jost Van Dyke Primary School
Completion target is September 2023 Last Thursday the government and Quality Construction Limited signed a contract for more than $4.3 million for the construction of a new Jost Van Dyke …
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Carrot Bay man charged for gun, ammo
Cops: 28 firearms seized this year A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged after police found a prohibited semi-automatic rifle and five rounds of ammunition at his Carrot Bay residence …
Gov’t mum on reports that customs boss sent on leave
Amidst an ongoing police investigation into the Customs Department, at least four online news sites reported on Aug. 19 that Customs Commissioner Wade Smith had been placed on administrative leave. …
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