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Crime

January 20, 2023

20 migrants detained on Virgin Gorda

Twenty Haitian migrants were detained on Virgin Gorda on Monday morning after illegally entering the territory, according to the Immigration Department and the Police Information Office. The migrants were found …

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by Alva Solomon
January 15, 2023

US turns over more videos in Fahie case

Nearly 1,100 files were included in two sets of “Embassy Suites Video Clips” recently disclosed to defence lawyers as part of the evidence that United States prosecutors say supports their …

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by Alva Solomon
December 28, 2022

Cop charged over alleged medical procedure

Following a report that a medical procedure was performed at her home, interdicted police constable Karina Brea was charged with offences including inflicting grievous bodily harm, police announced last Thursday. …

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by Alva Solomon
December 28, 2022

Trio charged over finances at BVI Post

Former Postmaster General Pascha Stoutt and two other people have been arrested and charged in connection with “historical financial irregularities” at the BVI Post, according to Police Information Officer Akia …

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by Alva Solomon
December 23, 2022

Police name man killed in shooting

Kadeem Jimenez, a 31-year-old Brady Ghut resident, was the man killed in a shooting in the Major Bay area on Dec. 12, police announced two days later. At 3 p.m. …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 16, 2022

Fahie trail bumped to July

A Florida court has granted former Premier Andrew Fahie’s request to bump his trial date to July 17, a year after it was initially set to begin. The trial — …

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by Alva Solomon
December 16, 2022

Man dead after Virgin Gorda stabbing

A minor was charged with manslaughter after a man succumbed to stab wounds he sustained on Dec. 3 on Virgin Gorda, police said. The minor appeared before Magistrates’ Court and …

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by Alva Solomon
December 16, 2022

Public officer denies guilt in Fahie note case

Najan Christopher, director of the International Affairs Secretariat, faced Magistrates’ Court last Thursday in connection with a letter allegedly prepared without proper authorisation to request head-of-government immunity for then-Premier Andrew …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 4, 2022

Driver charged in pedestrian death

On Friday Nov. 25, a Sea Cows Bay man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a May incident that led to the death of Sophia …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

Fahie requests later trial date

Less than three weeks after the United States added a new charge against former Premier Andrew Fahie, his Florida lawyer asked on Monday to bump his January trial forward at …

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by Alva Solomon
November 25, 2022

Cops warn about thefts from vehicles

Following four recent thefts from motor vehicles on Tortola within a week, police are asking the public to be vigilant and ensure their vehicles are locked, particularly in parking lots. …

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by Alva Solomon
November 25, 2022

Fahie, Maynard plead not guilty to another US charge

Last week in a Miami court, former Premier Andrew Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard pleaded not guilty to a new charge that was added to …

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by Alva Solomon
November 24, 2022

Boat owner charged in fatal wreck

A second man involved in the boat crash that killed Frandy Martin Jr. last October stood before Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing a charge of failing to render assistance following …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 17, 2022

Fahie, Maynard hit with new charge in the United States

Former Premier Andrew Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard were already facing three charges in connection with an alleged conspiracy to smuggle cocaine through the Virgin …

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by Alva Solomon
November 10, 2022

Long Bush man charged for gun,ammo

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
November 10, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
November 10, 2022

$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 …

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by Alva Solomon
November 4, 2022

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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by Alva Solomon
October 27, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
October 27, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
October 13, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
October 3, 2022

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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by Alva Solomon
October 3, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon
October 3, 2022

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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by Alva Solomon
September 29, 2022

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 …

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by Alva Solomon

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