Menu
Road Town, VG (broken clouds)
26°C temperature

The BVI Beacon

"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"

Search
  • Sections
  • Business
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Inquiry
  • Classifieds
  • Notices
  • Cartoons
  • Special Reports
  • Andrew Fahie Trial
  • BVI Beacon 40th Anniversary
Subscribe Search
Subscribe or purchase issues >

article under the tag
mark collins

June 21, 2024

King honoured with parade

On Friday morning in Road Town, residents and tourists gathered around the Sir Olva Georges Plaza for the start of the Virgin Islands’ second birthday parade in honour of King …

Continue reading “King honoured with parade”

by Tremis Skeete
May 20, 2024

Anegada drug plane to be sent to US

A drug plane seized last August after landing at the Captain Auguste George International Airport in Anegada will soon be sent to the United States, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …

Continue reading “Anegada drug plane to be sent to US”

by Rushton Skinner
March 20, 2024

US expert set to assist with barge death probe

A New Jersey expert on enclosed spaces will help investigate a death and three injuries last month aboard a barge docked at Pockwood Pond, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said Friday. …

Continue reading “US expert set to assist with barge death probe”

by Rushton Skinner
July 27, 2023

Public asked to help cops curb crime

Following a daylight armed robbery on July 1 and a high-speed boat chase last week, National Security Council leaders acknowledged concern among community members about violent crime and asked for …

Continue reading “Public asked to help cops curb crime”

by Dana Kampa
April 27, 2022

Top cop reflects on first year

On the day of his swearing-in ceremony on April 19, 2021, Police Commissioner Mark Collins was unequivocal about his goals over his three-year term: maintaining the security of the Virgin …

Continue reading “Top cop reflects on first year”

by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 28, 2022

Top cop: Violent offences up, but overall crime down

Although overall crimes have decreased slightly since 2020, violent offences have risen, with nine homicides being reported between September 2020 and May 2021, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said late last …

Continue reading “Top cop: Violent offences up, but overall crime down”

by Joey Waldinger
January 28, 2022

Police Commissioner asks for funding to hire more officers

After years of a chronically underfunded police force, Police Commissioner Mark Collins is again requesting more money to hire senior officials and house specialised divisions, he said late last year …

Continue reading “Police Commissioner asks for funding to hire more officers”

by Joey Waldinger
July 1, 2021

Top cop tells Commission of Inquiry police force lacks trust, funds, and staff

During their appearances before the Commission of Inquiry on June 23, Police Commissioner Mark Collins and Director of Public Prosecutions Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit discussed their visions for addressing long-standing issues that …

Continue reading “Top cop tells Commission of Inquiry police force lacks trust, funds, and staff”

by Joey Waldinger
June 8, 2021

Community policing initiative re-launched

Commissioner Mark Collins and Governor John Rankin helped launch a community policing initiative in front of the force’s Road Town headquarters on June 1. An earlier community policing effort deteriorated …

Continue reading “Community policing initiative re-launched”

by Joey Waldinger
May 31, 2021

Top cop: Call me on my cellphone

Five weeks after being sworn in as the top law enforcement officer in the Virgin Islands, Police Commissioner Mark Collins is looking to continue some of the initiatives started by …

Continue reading “Top cop: Call me on my cellphone”

by Joey Waldinger
January 22, 2021

New police commish set to arrive in April

Mark Collins, a former United Kingdom police chief who has served for more than 33 years, will take up the post of Virgin Islands police commissioner for three years starting …

Continue reading “New police commish set to arrive in April”

by Joey Waldinger

Polls

How would you rate the territory's recovery from Hurricane Irma on a scale of one (the worst) to 10 (the best)?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an Event
©2025 The BVI Beacon
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Classifieds
  • Inquiry
  • Notices
  • Special Reports
    • Climate Change Series
    • COVID-19
  • Multimedia
  • Events
  • Submit an Event
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Login
  • My Account
  • Logout
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT