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 13, 2022
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. …
Continue reading “UPDATE: Guv announces criminal probes advised by COI”
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 …
Continue reading “Police and prison officers charged in connection to fatal prison stabbing”
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 …
Continue reading “Police warn against taking intimate photos, videos”
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”
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 …
Continue reading “Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table”
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 …
September 2, 2019
15 new police recruits in training
Fifteen new police constables were sworn in to the Royal Virgin Police Force on Aug. 16, commencing a six-month training programme that began three days later, police announced. The group …
June 26, 2019
Youngest police recruit wins 8 awards
Jeremy Tuckett fought back tears as he stood with a trophy in hand, awaiting two more that were awarded to him for his exceptional performance in police training. “I wanted …
