Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

News

March 26th, 2023
Loaded firearm seized in daylight stop/search operation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During a stop/search operation, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force uncovered a loaded firearm with several rounds of ammunition after a search of scooter rider revealed the illegal weapon.

March 25th, 2023
Shooting attempt reportedly foiled following gun malfunction

HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that sometime on Thursday, March 23, 2023, a shooting attempt was foiled in the Huntum's Ghut area after the gun of the shooter reportedly malfunctioned at the scene.

March 23rd, 2023
Tourist dies in boating accident @JvD

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- A tourist was pronounced dead following a lone boating accident on Jost van Dyke last night, March 22, 2023.

March 17th, 2023
Public reminded 'noise permit' not needed for election campaign meetings

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the date for General Elections in the Virgin Islands announced as April 24, 2023, the public can gear up for the usual nightly campaign meetings across the territory.

March 16th, 2023
Teens charged with burglary granted $5K bail

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two teens who were separately charged for the alleged offense of burglary were granted $5,000 station bail respectively.

March 8th, 2023
RVIPF female officers selected to train as women in policing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two female RVIPF officers are among officers from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories selected to attend training for women in policing to mark International Women’s Day.

March 4th, 2023
More witch-hunt? Police arrested for allegedly challenging wrongdoings @ RVIPF!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what some describe as ongoing efforts by the Governor and Police Commissioner to eliminate anyone fighting for justice and speaking out against corruption in the local Police Force, an alleged local witch-hunt continues in the Virgin Islands.

March 2nd, 2023
7 charged for Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm was the dominant charge for the period February 5-25, 2023, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Arrest Blotter released today, March 2, 2023.

February 25th, 2023
Harrigan Estate man wins more than $30K in Wrongful Arrest, Unlawful Search case

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Harrigan Estate man, Damion A. Morgan, has won more than $30, 000.00 in a High Court case against the Attorney General with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) as Subject. Morgan, as Claimant, sought federal and special vindicatory damages against the defenders for Unlawful Search, Wrongful Arrest, False Imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.

February 24th, 2023
A year later, no one charged for murdering Le’ Shaughn A. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, February 24, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the murder of Le’ Shaughn A. Smith who was killed in a drive-by shooting in the vicinity of The Boys Service Station in Huntums Ghut, Tortola.

Follow Us On