Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison swapped cells for centre stage as they mounted their inaugural drama exhibition as part of a broader push toward rehabilitation. The event brought together 10 …
March 3, 2026
February 26, 2026
Trial visits site of record drug bust
On Friday morning, a convoy of vehicles left the Magistrates’ Court in Pasea and followed the flashing blue lights of a police jeep to the East End Police Station. Among …
February 26, 2026
Woman injured in hit and run
A female pedestrian was treated for minor injuries at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a hit-and-run last Thursday near Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate, police said. The …
February 26, 2026
Guv says cops had long been underfunded
Governor Daniel Pruce has criticised the government’s long-time “underfunding” of law and order prior to recent allocations that he said will help rectify the situation. The governor made the comments …
February 12, 2026
After nearly 10 months, arrest blotters back
Police issued an arrest blotter last week following a nearly ten-month hiatus. The blotter, which lists January arrests only, is the first that police have released since last April, when …
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January 30, 2026
3 face trial over 2.3-tonne drug bust
More than five years after the largest drug bust in Virgin Islands history, three men are standing trial in connection with the 2,353 kilograms of cocaine seized from a property …
January 15, 2026
Purcell man wanted for questioning
Jazz Freeman is wanted for questioning in connection to the possession of an illegal firearm, explosives and controlled drugs, police said last week. “He is known to frequent Purcell Estate, …
January 15, 2026
Throne speech outlines gov’t plans
After inspecting a police honour guard on Tuesday morning, Governor Daniel Pruce stepped into the House of Assembly to deliver the annual Speech from the Throne, outlining the government’s 2026 …
January 8, 2026
Gun seized during Fahie Hill search
A St. Kitts and Nevis man has been charged after police seized an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a Dec. 30 search operation at a residence in …
December 26, 2025
HOA passes record $562m budget with boosts for security
House of Assembly members publicly debated the 2026 budget estimates for three days last week, sharing widely divergent perspectives on the territory’s future before passing an appropriations bill with amendments …
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December 18, 2025
Man gunned down in Purcell Estate
In the fourth murder police have reported this year, a man was gunned down shortly after 7 a.m. yesterday in the Purcell Estate area, according to the Police Information Office. …
December 5, 2025
Steeper traffic fines are now in effect
Breaking the rules of the road just got a lot more expensive. Traffic fines have spiked under a law passed recently by the House of Assembly and approved by Governor …
December 4, 2025
UK expert arrives to probe prison break
A United Kingdom expert has arrived to carry out a “full, independent investigation” into the October prison break at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. The government, however, won’t name …
December 4, 2025
Shots fired as robbers hit pier park
Masked armed men robbed the House of Luxury jewellery store shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park before escaping from a nearby dock …
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 …
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 …
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” …
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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November 13, 2025
Premier cries ‘dictatorship’ as top cop demoted
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley compared Governor Daniel Pruce to a “dictator” as tensions between the two men exploded over Mr. Pruce’s decision to remove Jacqueline Vanterpool from the post of …
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November 7, 2025
Pair charged for firearm as cops up patrols
Two men were arrested and charged with gun crimes as police intensified patrols and carried out stop-and-search operations following the Oct. 25 escape of two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison …
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November 7, 2025
Crime rate surges amid shootings
The rate of certain serious crimes in the Virgin Islands has skyrocketed this year, but Governor Daniel Pruce insisted on Tuesday that authorities have the situation under control as he …
November 7, 2025
Driver shot on Ridge Road
A man was shot multiple times in the early hours of Monday morning as he drove along the Ridge Road in Fahie Hill, police said. He was taken to the …
October 31, 2025
One injured in WE boat ‘accident’
A male sustained injuries in a “boat accident” in the West End area on the evening of Oct. 22, according to police. As of 7:48 p.m. that day, when police …
October 31, 2025
Catamaran partly sinks at night near VG
A sailing catamaran partly sank on the night of Oct. 21 after reportedly breaking loose from its mooring ball with seven people aboard and drifting into rocks at Seal Dog …
October 30, 2025
Shooting leaves man in serious condition
A man was hospitalised with gunshot wounds after a shooting Sunday evening in the Purcell Estate area, police said. “Preliminary reports indicate that multiple gunshots were heard shortly before 9 …