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September 28, 2023

Gun-toting trio elude cops near prison

Three men in hoodies dropped a bag of guns as they fled police near His Majesty’s Prison on Sept. 21, according to the Police Information Office. No related arrests have …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
July 21, 2023

Pier park to beef up security after robbery

The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park is implementing new security measures recommended as part of a security audit carried out after an armed robbery of the House of Luxury …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 16, 2022

New border security system coming soon

As part of efforts to boost security and border protection, the territory has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security. The …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 28, 2022

United States man arrested at airport for possession of a loaded gun

Police are investigating a “serious breach of security at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport” after arresting a 52-year-old United States man there on Tuesday for possession of a loaded gun, …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 15, 2021

COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for Caribbean security

In mid-November, a little noticed virtual meeting took place. It considered in the round the security threats that the Caribbean will face in the future. It pointed not just to …

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by David Jessop
June 25, 2020

Willock firm gets government security contract

The House of Assembly on Monday granted permission for a firm linked to Speaker of the House Julian Willock to provide security services at an hourly rate of $18 in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
February 6, 2020

Cops to get financial and cybercrime training

A team from the United Kingdom will help train Virgin Islands police in building financial investigation skills, Governor Gus Jaspert told reporters Monday during his latest press conference. As part …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 8, 2019

UK and VI in ‘technical’ talks on new recovery plan

The government is in discussions with United Kingdom officials about the new Recovery to Development Plan, which was submitted to the UK on Sept. 27 as part of ongoing efforts …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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 …

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by The BVI Beacon

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