Despite the previous government’s 2018 plan to steadily increase the hiring of police officers over the following three years, the force will soon have 50 vacancies, Premier Andrew Fahie said …
April 30, 2021
April 15, 2021
One hospitalised after Belle Vue shooting
Police have not charged anyone in relation to an April 8 Belle Vue shooting that left one person hospitalised, and they have said little about the progress of investigations. “Police …
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April 15, 2021
Police arrest one, seize 450 kilos of coke after international boat chase
On Sunday afternoon, United States and Virgin Islands law enforcement officers chased a boat from US waters onto a Tortola shore, confiscating a stash of cocaine they said is worth …
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April 8, 2021
Virgin Islands police aid in search for missing woman
Police in this territory are assisting their counterparts in the United States Virgin Islands as they investigate the disappearance of Sarm Heslop, a United Kingdom national last seen more than …
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March 18, 2021
Man gunned down in broad daylight in Fish Bay becomes fifth violent or unexplained death since February
Deverson Williams, 38, a native of St. Vincent, was shot dead in his car in broad daylight in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon, the latest casualty in a string of at …
March 12, 2021
Police encourage special security measures as tool thefts spike for second week in a row
Contractors, foremen and other members of the public are urged to keep a close eye on their tools as tool thefts spiked for the second week in a row, police …
March 12, 2021
Refurbished customs boat launches
Five law enforcement boats motored out of the Police Marine Base on Friday afternoon, celebrating the launch of the refurbished customs vessel Searcher. Two vessels from the United States Virgin …
March 7, 2021
Police and restaurant staff clash over shutdown
When musicians 3G’s took the stage at Sebastian’s on the Beach on Feb. 26 to debut their new single, they performed to a crowd so large that restaurant staff prepared …
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February 25, 2021
Cops quiet after fourth dead body found this month
On Friday, police recovered the body of Waleid Kachhour from the ocean next to the Sea Cows Bay Community Centre, making him the fourth victim in a string of violent …
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December 7, 2020
Police seek information on Virgin Gorda scooter death
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the Nov. 15 scooter wreck that killed Glenford Young to come forward with information about his death. Investigators have learned that Mr. Young likely …
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December 4, 2020
Cops honoured with a luncheon
Commissioner Michael Matthews honoured 112 police officers for their service and dedication last Thursday at a luncheon that was also attended by Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. and Deputy Premier …
October 2, 2020
124 kilos of cocaine found in bust
After police executed search war-rants at several Anderson Hill properties early Sunday morning and found 124.36 kilograms of cocaine, six Venezuelans were arrested and charged with crimes, the Police Information …
September 25, 2020
Victims tied up at two home robberies
Last Friday, police received two reports hours apart of masked men entering homes and tying up the residents inside, according to two police press releases. That afternoon, three masked men, …
September 4, 2020
Man remanded after illegal entry charge
Aubrey Daniels, a 59-year-old belonger who was arrested Monday following an anonymous tip and charged with illegal entry and providing false information to the police, pleaded not guilty to all …
July 17, 2020
Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table
Coming on the heels of widespread protests around the world concerning the death of George Floyd and the role of police in communities, the House of Assembly is considering a …
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June 8, 2020
Police learn about home ownership
Experts in the Virgin Islands construction, banking and legal sectors led a panel on May 27 that advised police officers and civilian staff on how to acquire property and build …
May 22, 2020
Three found dead at home in eight days
Three residents were found dead at their homes over the past eight days, according to police, who did not disclose the causes of any of the deaths. On the night …
February 27, 2020
Premier still tight-lipped on his security detail
In the face of questions from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie stayed mum about the cost of the private security detail …
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February 26, 2020
LETTER — Driver calls out bikers, police
Driving in Tortola has always been a challenge, but now we have some new issues. The motorbike operators seem to have their own rules — or should I say they …
January 29, 2020
Police to target illegal motorbikes
The police have drawn up a two-tiered approach to reduce the disturbances caused by motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles, according to a Monday press release. In response to complaints from residents, …
January 21, 2020
Police are now protecting the premier
After Premier Andrew Fahie faced backlash about hiring a private security detail with public money last year, the task has been assigned to trained police officers. “The force now has …
November 8, 2019
8 cops get ‘close protection training’
Eight officers from the Armed Response Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently completed a six-week “Close Protection Training” course conducted by the Bermuda police. The first cohort …
November 3, 2019
4 arrested in major Virgin Gorda coke bust
Four men were arrested during a joint operation between police in this territory and authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, resulting in the seizure of 200-300 kilograms of cocaine, …
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August 30, 2019
West End Police Station re-opens
The West End Police Station, which had been out of service since Hurricane Irma, has officially reopened. The two-storey building across from the Benjamin A. Romney Park had its grand …
July 30, 2019
Public officers trained to use drones
Police, fire fighters and other public officers recently completed training in using drones for disaster response. The three-day DARTdrones’ Basic Flight Training for Disaster Response, which concluded Friday, included classroom …