Jazz Freeman is wanted for questioning in connection to the possession of an illegal firearm, explosives and controlled drugs, police said last week. “He is known to frequent Purcell Estate, …
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
Throne speech outlines gov’t plans
After inspecting a police honour guard on Tuesday morning, Governor Daniel Pruce stepped into the House of Assembly to deliver the annual Speech from the Throne, outlining the government’s 2026 …
January 8, 2026
Gun seized during Fahie Hill search
A St. Kitts and Nevis man has been charged after police seized an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a Dec. 30 search operation at a residence in …
December 18, 2025
Man gunned down in Purcell Estate
In the fourth murder police have reported this year, a man was gunned down shortly after 7 a.m. yesterday in the Purcell Estate area, according to the Police Information Office. …
December 5, 2025
Steeper traffic fines are now in effect
Breaking the rules of the road just got a lot more expensive. Traffic fines have spiked under a law passed recently by the House of Assembly and approved by Governor …
December 4, 2025
UK expert arrives to probe prison break
A United Kingdom expert has arrived to carry out a “full, independent investigation” into the October prison break at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. The government, however, won’t name …
December 4, 2025
Premier calls UK summit a success
A top-level London summit of the leaders of the United Kingdom’s overseas territories and the British government was hailed a big success by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The annual Joint …
December 4, 2025
Shots fired as robbers hit pier park
Masked armed men robbed the House of Luxury jewellery store shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park before escaping from a nearby dock …
November 27, 2025
New acting top cop sworn in
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 25, 2025
12 auxiliary police become constables
Twelve auxiliary officers transitioned to the rank of police constable on Friday as part of ongoing efforts to boost the force’s operational capacity, according to the Police Information Office. The …
November 21, 2025
Community policing set to relaunch again
For the third time in 11 years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is launching a community policing programme. On Monday, then-acting police commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool announced the “official relaunch” …
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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November 7, 2025
Pair charged for firearm as cops up patrols
Two men were arrested and charged with gun crimes as police intensified patrols and carried out stop-and-search operations following the Oct. 25 escape of two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison …
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November 7, 2025
Crime rate surges amid shootings
The rate of certain serious crimes in the Virgin Islands has skyrocketed this year, but Governor Daniel Pruce insisted on Tuesday that authorities have the situation under control as he …
November 7, 2025
Driver shot on Ridge Road
A man was shot multiple times in the early hours of Monday morning as he drove along the Ridge Road in Fahie Hill, police said. He was taken to the …
October 31, 2025
One injured in WE boat ‘accident’
A male sustained injuries in a “boat accident” in the West End area on the evening of Oct. 22, according to police. As of 7:48 p.m. that day, when police …
October 31, 2025
Catamaran partly sinks at night near VG
A sailing catamaran partly sank on the night of Oct. 21 after reportedly breaking loose from its mooring ball with seven people aboard and drifting into rocks at Seal Dog …
October 30, 2025
Shooting leaves man in serious condition
A man was hospitalised with gunshot wounds after a shooting Sunday evening in the Purcell Estate area, police said. “Preliminary reports indicate that multiple gunshots were heard shortly before 9 …
October 23, 2025
Four injured in two-scooter crash
Four people were injured in a traffic accident involving two motor scooters in the Fort Recovery area shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, police said the same day. The four were …
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 16, 2025
Cops probe gunfire, break-in attempt
An attempted break-in at Meyers Estate and gunfire in Baughers Bay last week were added to a string of serious crimes across Tortola in recent weeks. Both incidents, which involved …
October 13, 2025
New 911 system in effect territory-wide
Emergency response times are dropping following the Sept. 11 launch of the territory’s new 911 computer-aided dispatch system, government claimed at a recent demonstration hosted by the Ministry of Health …
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 …
October 3, 2025
Cops correct fake news on wreck
One person was injured in a wreck at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday in East End, but no one was killed as claimed by false reports that circulated afterwards on social …