Amid widespread controversy over his appointment, Richard Ullger assumed the position of interim acting police commissioner following a Nov. 19 swearing-in ceremony at Government House. “While this appointment is temporary …
November 27, 2025
November 21, 2025
Premier to bring top-cop petition to UK meetings
The cry of “Justice for Jackie!” rang out across the streets of Road Town on Friday, Nov. 14, as protestors voiced their anger at the demotion of Jacqueline Vanterpool from …
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November 13, 2025
Premier cries ‘dictatorship’ as top cop demoted
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley compared Governor Daniel Pruce to a “dictator” as tensions between the two men exploded over Mr. Pruce’s decision to remove Jacqueline Vanterpool from the post of …
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October 16, 2025
Two teens charged for guns, ammo
Two 18-year-olds were arrested and charged after police discovered illegal firearms during an operation carried out in the early hours of Friday morning in the Diamond Estate area, according to …
October 9, 2025
Man shot during robbery at bar
Following a string of armed robberies across Tortola in recent days, a young father was left fighting for his life after he was shot early Saturday morning in a bar …
September 12, 2025
84 cops complete training
Police officers celebrated their accomplishments on Friday afternoon at New Life Baptist Church as they gathered with friends, family and other supporters at a ceremony marking the completion of two …
June 19, 2025
King honoured with parade
When Governor Daniel Pruce cleared his throat, the hundreds of residents gathered in Queen Elizabeth II Park fell silent. For the territory’s third iteration of King Charles III’s Birthday Parade …
January 31, 2025
Government spreads word about COI reforms
As the government continues implementing the reforms recommended by the 2022 Commission of Inquiry report, it will also work to educate residents about the effort and seek public input on …
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