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'You can't even see in' some heavily tinted vehicles – Hon Rymer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said there needs to be more enforcement of traffic laws in the territory, including on illegal tint and motor scooters.
Lack of confidentiality by police a hindrance to crime solving- caller
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A male caller to NDP Radio aired on ZBVI 780 AM last night, April 19, 2021, wants the government to review its policy on child discipline because he believes the lack of discipline is contributing to the rising crime in the territory.
Mark Collins takes up Police Commissioner post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Mark Collins QPM formally took up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on April 19, 2021, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at Government House.
Police seeking public's help to find robbers of beauty supply staff
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators of the Thursday, April 15, 2021, armed robbery outside Dave’s Beauty Supply in Baughers Bay.
RVIPF officers bid farewell to CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Police Welfare Association (PWA) hosted a farewell cocktail for Mr. Michael B. Matthews last night, Tuesday, April 14, 2021, as he completes his final week in the post as Commissioner of Police.
62-yr-old man arrested for alleged assault occasioning actual bodily harm
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 62-year-old man was among those arrested by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during the period March 21 to April 3, 2021.
‘I do not believe I’m a racist in any shape or form’- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews has broken his silence regarding comments he made over the unexplained wealth of some Virgin Islanders, which he connected to nefarious activities like the drugs trade and money laundering.
Man allegedly uses gun to threaten another for $$ owed
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is said to be investigating allegations of a known individual brandishing a firearm at another in a quest to retrieve monies owed to him.
Child injured as father goes berserk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A child on Tortola received injuries and had to be taken to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital for treatment after their father went berserk and broke a glass door last Saturday, March 27, 2021. The man also allegedly threatened to kill police and commit suicide, according to reports reaching our newsroom.
18-year-old male charged with damaging surveillance cameras around RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged an 18-year-old with criminally damaging a number of CCTV cameras belonging to business establishments around Road Town.
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