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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 …

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by The BVI Beacon
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 …

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by The BVI Beacon
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” …

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by The BVI Beacon
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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by Shaun Connolly
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 …

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by The BVI Beacon
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 …

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