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 …
December 16, 2022
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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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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
September 22, 2022
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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September 12, 2022
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, …
September 12, 2022
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, …
September 12, 2022
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 …
September 2, 2022
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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August 26, 2022
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 …