Police charged a teenager and seized two guns and dozens of bullets following an ongoing investigation into a string of robberies over the weekend of Feb. 28 to March 2, …
March 13, 2025
March 7, 2025
Pot seized after high-speed car chase
Police arrested a Baughers Bay man and seized 24.7 grams of marijuana after a high-speed car chase on Feb. 24 that ended in Sea Cows Bay, they said last Thursday. …
February 13, 2025
Man charged for gun, ammo
Following a “targeted operation” into a suspected unlicensed gun in Threlfall on Friday, three males were arrested and one was subsequently charged, police said Monday. George Ollivierre Jr., 32, was …
January 31, 2025
St. Thomas man charged for 200 rounds of ammo
A 28-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested and charged following multiple reports of gunshots in western Tortola during the early hours of Jan. 15, police said Friday. Since then, Shamauri …
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December 28, 2024
EDITORIAL: After 7 years of strife, the VI must emerge stronger
The past 12 months have not been easy for the Virgin Islands, but 2024 nevertheless brought glimpses of the light at the end of a tunnel the territory entered when …
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November 21, 2024
Pair arrested at sea at Frenchmans Cay
Two men were arrested at sea shortly after 11 a.m. last Thursday after police and customs officers on routine patrol found a firearm and ammunition on a boat they stopped …
July 11, 2024
Female cop shot at U.P’s Cineplex
A Huntums Ghut man was arrested and charged following the shooting of a female police officer at U.P.’s Cineplex shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, police said. Denston Johnney, 30, …
April 11, 2024
Cops nab wanted man
Police have apprehended Jamal Freeman, who was wanted since Jan. 1 after escaping from custody, they said. At the time of his escape, Mr. Freeman was seeking medical assistance after …
January 26, 2024
In exit interview, Rankin talks COI, Fahie arrest, Covid
Was the United Kingdom aware of allegations linking then-Premier Andrew Fahie to crimes before it launched the Commission of Inquiry? Did Governor John Rankin authorise the United States sting operation …
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December 21, 2023
Police refuse to name arrested official
A “senior government official” was arrested last week and charged with breach of trust in relation to an ongoing investigation within His Majesty’s Customs, police said. But you won’t read …
October 13, 2023
Parents rush to Elmore Stoutt High School after gun scare, officials blame panic on ‘misinformation’
An arrest and a gun scare on Monday at Elmore Stoutt High School alarmed parents and students alike, leaving some residents questioning the school’s security measures and ability to respond …
July 27, 2023
Four charged after violent boat chase
Police officers seized a “large quantity” of cocaine and two boats following a violent marine chase early in the evening of July 19, and they have now made several arrests …
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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May 19, 2022
Minister probing Florida LLC linked to Maynard
In light of BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard’s arrest in Miami last month, Deputy Premier Kye Rymer addressed questions on May 13 about a Florida company registered in …
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May 4, 2022
US seeks to detain Fahie, Maynard for pre-trial
In advance of a pre-trial detention hearing for Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard set for Wednesday in a Miami court, prosecutors argued that the …
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June 3, 2019
Man denies pulling knife on girlfriend, gets $60K bail
In Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon, Cliff John was accused of putting a knife to his girlfriend’s throat while at a bar in Virgin Gorda on May 24. He denied …
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