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 …
October 3, 2025
September 18, 2025
Inmate dies at prison
An inmate at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut died on Tuesday morning, but no foul play is suspected, the prison service announced the same day in a short statement …
September 11, 2025
Rabsatt charged in Stoutt murder
Nearly four years after Jamiez Stoutt was shot to death inside Crystal’s Nightclub in Free Bottom, Erick Rabsatt was charged with his murder on Friday after being extradited from the …
August 28, 2025
Police vetting still on despite court ruling, governor says
The United Kingdom Home Office is still vetting some Virgin Islands police officers despite a High Court ruling temporarily limiting the government’s power to force them to comply with the …
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August 22, 2025
Judge halts case against cop, blaming the crown
Accusing prosecutors of “unreasonable” delays and a “lamentable failure” to produce required disclosure, a judge recently halted a three-year-old case against a Virgin Islands police officer accused of indecently assaulting …
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April 24, 2025
United Kingdom to vet Virgin Islands cops for now
The United Kingdom Home Office will soon vet all Virgin Islands police officers, in part because the territory’s Police Service Commission is not yet up to the task, Governor Daniel …
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February 20, 2025
With commish search stalled, senior cop resigns
A high-level resignation has raised questions about the leadership of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force at a time when the search for a new commissioner is stalled pending a …
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January 27, 2025
EDITORIAL: Community must say no to gangs
The recent rash of violence across Tortola should serve as a wake-up call to police, policymakers and other residents to work together to tackle gang activity and other crime in …
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July 18, 2024
Cops warn of surge in vehicle thefts
Police are warning residents to take precautions amid a recent surge in vehicle thefts. During the two-month period leading up to July 11, police said, they investigated eight reports of …
July 12, 2024
Cop interdicted after report about prison smuggling
A constable has been interdicted from duty as police investigate a report of an attempt to smuggle contraband into His Majesty’s Prison on July 5, police said. As part of …
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July 11, 2024
Long-time inmate charged in 2023 killing
A long-time inmate at His Majesty’s Prison has become the third man charged with murdering Kemo Lettsome, who was shot to death during a family gathering in Long Look on …
July 10, 2024
EDITORIAL: After scathing security review, UK and VI leaders must step up
Residents may be forgiven for feeling numb on the release of yet another scathing report about governance failings in the Virgin Islands. The 2022 Commission of Inquiry, the conviction of …
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November 10, 2023
UK team arrives to probe law enforcement
A United Kingdom agency that inspects the UK’s police and fire services has sent a team to the Virgin Islands for the fieldwork phase of an ongoing review of the …
July 28, 2023
Police trained in armed response
During a six-week period in June and July, a group of Virgin Islands police officers completed an armed-response training while another group took part in the Drug Abuse Resistance and …
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 …
June 7, 2023
Police force gains 32 new officers
A cohort of 32 officers graduated from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recruit training, and members celebrated the accomplishment on May 18 at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. During …
March 27, 2023
Police Act tweaked to facilitate DNA samples
Legislators tweaked the existing Police Act this month to facilitate the collection of intimate samples for DNA tests, but they have shelved a previously proposed bill designed to bring a …
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February 10, 2023
Police bill returns to House
Years of efforts to reform the legislation governing the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force — including by broadening officers’ powers to make arrests without warrants and to collect physical evidence …
May 13, 2022
Preparing for early hurricane season
As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …
May 12, 2022
UPDATE: Guv announces criminal probes advised by COI
Governor John Rankin has instructed Police Commissioner Mark Collins to launch several criminal investigations recommended by the recently published Commission of Inquiry report. The investigations will probe four areas, Mr. …
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October 8, 2021
Police and prison officers charged in connection to fatal prison stabbing
One police officer and two prison officers were arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with breach of trust in connection with the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers, who succumbed to …
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May 13, 2021
Police warn against taking intimate photos, videos
Police are urging residents, particularly young people, to stop taking intimate photos and videos, as these are increasingly being circulated on social media. Although someone who spreads such videos or …
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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 …
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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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January 10, 2020
Shots fired at Paraquita Bay bar
Gunshots were fired and a person was injured Friday night at Bouncer’s Bar in Paraquita Bay, according to a police press release. By the time police responded to the scene …