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December 16, 2022

New border security system coming soon

As part of efforts to boost security and border protection, the territory has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security. The …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 4, 2022

Meetings with United Kingdom leaders delayed

Following the recent leadership shakeup in the United Kingdom, senior UK officials have postponed meetings with leaders in the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories. Former OT Minister Jesse Norman …

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by Dana Kampa
February 9, 2022

The 3 Cs: Governor talks Covid, COI, crime

Managing the pandemic, keeping up with the Commission of Inquiry, and overseeing changes within the public service made for a busy first year in office for Governor John Rankin. Mr. …

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by Dana Kampa
April 28, 2021

COMMENTARY — Inequality seen to foster crime

Rising drug, gun and gang crime threatens to destroy the Virgin Islands community. At the root of crime, whether here or elsewhere, is neither poor policing nor poor social leadership. …

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by Dickson Igwe
April 2, 2021

Crime bills, others on HOA’s agenda

As Virgin Islands leaders call on the community to help curb crime in the territory, legislators will have an opportunity to debate proposed legislation concerning drugs, money laundering and more …

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by Dana Kampa
March 25, 2021

After eighth death in six months, police outline strategy for fighting crime

Two days after a man was gunned down in Fish Bay last week, leaders said the recent violence in the territory likely stems from the illegal drug trade, which they …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 12, 2021

Ballast Bay man wanted for seized handgun

Police are asking the public to help them locate Ballast Bay resident Shamori “Savage” Callwood, who is wanted in connection with “a number of firearm-related” incidents, they stated last week. …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 5, 2021

Pair of robbers abscond with cash and jewellery after robbing two Sea Cows Bay businesses at gunpoint

Two adjoining businesses in Sea Cows Bay were robbed at gunpoint on Jan. 28, and police said the next day they are seeking witnesses who might be able to help …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 4, 2021

Government employee denied bail after being charged in 259 kilo coke bust

Devon Bedford, 32, of Harrigan Estate, was denied bail during a virtual Magistrates’ Court hearing on Jan. 29 after being charged in connection with a Jan. 19 police seizure of …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 2, 2021

Virgin Gorda business owner accuses neighbouring shopkeeper of threatening him with an axe

Although they had been friends for years and owned neighbouring businesses in Virgin Gorda, Paget Jarvis and Mohamed Kaddoura found themselves facing off in Magistrates’ Court on Jan. 25, with …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 29, 2021

Police record high number of “random” assaults in January

Police have recorded several seemingly “random” assaults this month, they stated in a Tuesday press release. Police Commissioner Michael Matthews expressed his disappointment with these apparently indiscriminate attacks on community …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 14, 2021

Gunshots reported in Cane Garden Bay but police find nothing

Police received two reports of gunshots in the areas of Cane Garden Bay and Ballast Bay at around midnight on Sunday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said via WhatsApp on …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 11, 2021

Man charged with raping a minor

After a 52-year-old male was charged Dec. 15 with raping a minor, the St. Vincent native was scheduled to appear in a closed sitting of the Magistrates’ Court, police stated …

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by Joey Waldinger
November 4, 2020

Grocery burglar sentenced to three months in prison, with prison time running concurrently from prior sentencing

After being charged with breach of curfew and burglary on April 18, Dekembe Parsons on Monday was sentenced to three months in prison and ordered to pay $100 in compensation …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 23, 2020

3 men charged for VG robbery

After a store was robbed Oct. 15 on Lee Road in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, police on Friday charged three men arrested in connection with the crime, according to a …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 3, 2020

Man allegedly shot dead

George Burrows, of Purcell Estate, was found dead Wednesday night following an alleged shooting by an unknown assailant who fled on foot, according to a police press release Thursday. After …

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by Joey Waldinger
August 18, 2020

Man charged for string of burglaries

Oshane Daley, a 20-year-old Jamaican residing in Purcell Estate, was remanded to prison after being charged with three counts of burglary and damaging property in relation to burglaries at Rite …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 31, 2020

Man arrested for string of burglaries

Oshane Daley, 20, a Jamaican residing in Purcell Estate, is in prison after being charged with three counts of burglary and damaging property in relation to burglaries at Rite Way …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 19, 2020

Police still searching for wanted men

Police are again urging the public to help locate two men after previously issuing arrest warrants and pleas for assistance earlier in the year, according to two July 8 press …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 25, 2019

Cocaine seized from Virgin Gorda boat

Shortly after arriving in Virgin Gorda, a boat containing “a large quantity” of cocaine was searched and seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Her Majesty’s Customs last …

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by BVI Beacon
September 12, 2019

Gunmen rob Virgin Gorda store

Two masked gunmen stole $30 from a store in Virgin Gorda on Sept. 4, police said Friday. The men entered VG Graphics adjacent to Prince Bar and demanded cash before …

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by The BVI Beacon
September 5, 2019

Female hitchhiker robs driver

A female hitchhiker and an accomplice on a motor scooter robbed a motorist at around 11:20 a.m. Friday on eastern Tortola, police said. Shortly after the female victim stopped to …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 26, 2019

False alibi leads to two-month sentence

A woman was sentenced to two months in prison for giving a false statement to police officers during their probe into an alleged murder. Rebekha Persaud will serve her sentence …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 18, 2019

Stabbing last week leads to wounding charge

A Greenland 25-year-old was charged with wounding on Tuesday in connection with a stabbing last week that allegedly left the victim holding his intestines in his hands. Callique Collins, 25, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 26, 2019

Man faces court for looting television after Irma

A former police messenger awaits sentencing for looting an electronics store in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Shamoi Dagou entered Infinite Solutions and stole a 32-inch flat-screen television worth nearly …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

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