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 29, 2022
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 …
August 26, 2022
14 migrants escaped Hotel Castle Maria in 10 months
A Guyanese woman escaped Monday from the temporary immigration detention facility at Hotel Castle Maria, but she was recaptured by late Tuesday morning, the Immigration Department announced. Ianna Thomas was …
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August 20, 2022
Two charged in 400 kilo coke bust near Cooper Island
Marine police charged two men after seizing more than 400 kilograms of cocaine they found in a boat intercepted near Cooper Island last Saturday afternoon, police said Monday. Pedro Samuel …
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July 29, 2022
Second man charged with June murder
A second suspect has been charged for the June 21 shooting death of Corey Butler in the Scatliffe Alley area, police said Sunday. Arien Fahie, 26, was captured in the …
July 22, 2022
19 migrants captured after boat chase
Early Monday morning, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force captured and detained 19 migrants and a Chalwell Estate captain after a boat chase that ended in Manuel Reef, according to …
July 19, 2022
Ex-premier’s trial pushed to January
The Miami trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie and his codefendants has been pushed to next January at their request. Mr. Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard, …
July 19, 2022
Bobby’s shooting suspect denied bail
Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin denied bail on June 27 for Michael Albert Hatchett, who faces three charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting at his two brothers and their friend outside …
July 8, 2022
Resident wanted for questioning in killing
Police yesterday asked for the public’s help in locating Arien Fahie, 26, who they said is wanted for questioning in the June 21 shooting death of Corey Butler near Scatliffe …
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July 1, 2022
Belle Vue man charged in fatal shooting
Akeem Durrant, 35, of Belle Vue, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Corey Butler on the night of June 21, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on …
May 13, 2022
Armed robbery reported on Virgin Gorda
Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda was reportedly robbed after midnight on May 4 by two men brandishing apparent firearms, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas said last Thursday. Two slim masked …
May 13, 2022
DPP: Man convicted in 2016 coke bust
After being arrested following a joint operation with Her Majesty’s Customs and United States Customs and Border Protection in February 2016, Tarik Aaron was convicted on May 4 of possession …
April 29, 2022
Premier, Maynard face Miami court in handcuffs
After a Friday court appearance in Miami wearing handcuffs and brown institutional outfits, Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard are expected to be held in …
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April 28, 2022
United States man arrested at airport for possession of a loaded gun
Police are investigating a “serious breach of security at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport” after arresting a 52-year-old United States man there on Tuesday for possession of a loaded gun, …
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April 21, 2022
Woman granted $15k bail after theft charge
Gladys Todman, of Baughers Bay, was granted bail of $15,000 with one signed surety after pleading guilty to one count of theft in Magistrates’ Court April 7. Magistrate Khadeen Palmer …
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April 14, 2022
Man charged for boat crash that left musician dead
Virgin Islands businessman Andy Morrell has been charged in connection to an October boat crash that left musician Frandy Martin Jr. dead, according to police and the Office of the …
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April 13, 2022
One dead, one arrested after boat crash
A boat collision the evening of Oct. 16, 2021 between a 40-foot monohull and a 35-foot contender resulted in the death of Frandy Martin Jr. of Fat Hogs Bay, Police …
April 8, 2022
3 accused of Daway murder walk free
Three defendants couldn’t hold in their elation the morning of April 4, hugging and whispering excitedly as Justice Richard Floyd announced in High Court that four years after they were …
April 8, 2022
Bermuda cops to probe fatal crash
Police have enlisted Bermuda Police Service officers to investigate the March 21 crash between a police vehicle and a scooter that left scooter rider Keaundre Burke dead, Police Information Officer …
April 8, 2022
Director of Public Prosecutions: Two convicted in $850k seizure case
Magistrate Tamia Richards on March 29 convicted Kemel Wilson and Alberto Valera of three offences in connection to the seizure of more than $850,000 on June 16, 2020 at sea, …
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