Six years ago, at a conference in Miami for prison superintendents of the British overseas territories, Michael Matthews sat next to a man who told him about a job opening …
April 6, 2021
June 25, 2020
14 police recruits become constables
Last Thursday, 14 police recruits became constables following six months of training provided in the territory with the help of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, according to a Saturday …
June 18, 2020
Service officers honoured on Queen’s Birthday
Though the parade normally held to honour the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the customary Medal Ceremony for Years of Service …
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May 28, 2020
Cops: 153 residents caught breaking curfew
Police have caught at least 153 people breaking the curfew since it was first imposed by government on March 27 to restrict residents’ movements and stymy the spread of Covid-19 …
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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 …
April 23, 2020
Police officer shot on Virgin Gorda
A police officer was shot Friday in the Spring Bay area of Virgin Gorda, injuring his leg, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. The officer was transported to the …
February 20, 2020
Man shot during robbery
At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, a Virgin Islands businessman was shot outside his home while being robbed, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. She added that investigations are …
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 20, 2019
Police host recruitment ceremony
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force held another Police Pass-out Ceremony today at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. The officers showed off their drills and skills amidst family and friends …
June 14, 2019
Police urge caution at weekend events
Police are urging residents to take precautions to ensure that houses, businesses and vehicles are secure ahead of the events scheduled for this weekend, including the Buju Banton concert on …
December 11, 2018
Police force gets three new dogs
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 6. Last week one of the latest police recruits — a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois named Reddick — was tasked …
October 11, 2018
Largest class of police recruits congratulated
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force celebrated its newest — and largest — class of recruits at a ceremony last Thursday. The passing out of certificates and awards for the …
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June 28, 2018
Robbery suspect allegedly attempts suicide
A man charged Friday with robbery was later found in a cell at the Road Town Police Station with injuries consistent with a suicide attempt, according to police. The accused, …
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June 11, 2018
Three charged in connection to burglaries
Three more men were arrested in relation to burglaries in and around the Road Town area last week, according to police. K’Shoy Alexander, 18, of Huntums Ghut, and Juwan Potter, …
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June 11, 2018
Many VI police stations still abandoned
Nine months after Hurricane Irma, the police headquarters in Road Town stands abandoned as a concrete shell with few windows and no roof. Many other police stations in the Virgin …
May 22, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday parade scheduled for June 9
The territory will celebrate the Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday with a parade on June 9, according to Government Information Services. The marching route is set to begin at 4 p.m. …
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May 18, 2018
Three charged in relation to local burglaries
Three men were charged last week for burgling local businesses, police reported on Wednesday. Michael Ashby, of Road Town, and Reynaldo Hewlett, 36, of Huntums Ghut, were charged separately for …
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April 30, 2018
Batteries, radios and cash stolen from damaged cars
Car parts and other items are being stolen from vehicles and vessels awaiting repairs, police warned on Monday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has received reports about items being …
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April 30, 2018
Police receive new armed response vehicles
Two armed response vehicles, which will transport officers of the “newly trained and enhanced” armed response unit, have officially been delivered to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. On Thursday, …
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