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March 16th, 2017
Gov Duncan spanks NDP; Uses reserved power to finance police!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a hurriedly arranged press briefing today March 16, 2017 by the United Kingdom appointed Governor John S. Duncan OBE, the public was informed that for the first time in the Virgin Islands’ modern political history a Governor has used his reserved powers under the 2007 Constitution of the Virgin Islands to interfere in domestic affairs.

March 4th, 2017
Antigua, St Lucia & St Vincent coming for Regional Police Pageant

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Queen, Constable Joeverne S. Webb will come up against contestants from Antigua, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines when the Regional Police Pageant is held here in the Virgin Islands on April 1, 2017.

March 1st, 2017
‘Don’t always rush to slap on handcuffs’- Retired police officer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Advising based on his experiences back in the days as a police officer coming up through the ranks, retired Police Officer Mr James Winston Halliday implored present day Police Officers to be friendlier to the public and should consider more summonses rather than slapping on handcuffs on people suspected to have fallen afoul of the law.

February 28th, 2017
NDP Gov’t continues to snub Police anniversary activities

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are crying shame on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) and his team of government ministers for their no-show at two activities that marked the beginning of the year-long celebrations of the RVIPF’s 50th anniversary as an independent constabulary.

February 27th, 2017
Police must obey the law while enforcing it - Mr Reynell Frazer

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Commissioner of Police Mr Reynell Frazer sternly reminded officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) it is critical that they at all times obey the laws of the territory even while enforcing it.

February 23rd, 2017
‘Comply with the law & all will be well’- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Comply with the law and all will be well." This is a simple message the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is trying to communicate to traffic offenders.

February 22nd, 2017
RVIPF focusing on community centred events for 50th anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On Monday, February 27, 2017 the Royal Virgin Islands Police Forces will mark 50 years of existent as an independent constabulary but instead of the usual week of celebrations, the Force will host a number of community-centred events through the year 2017.

February 17th, 2017
Did police use excessive force to arrest motor scooter riders?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A video circulating on social media has raised the debate whether police used excessive force in reportedly arresting some motor scooter riders on Fishlock Road in Road Town today, February 17, 2017.

February 17th, 2017
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shavique T. Barzey

Guns, criminals, K-9, doesn’t sound like any leisurely walk in the park right? You guessed right, it isn’t, but this is exactly what the long-time dream of our pick for this week’s Young Professional feature is all about.

February 3rd, 2017
Gunshots reported in Lower Estate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A hail of gunshots was reportedly heard in Lower Estate, Tortola on the evening of February 2, 2017, prompting persons to call our newsroom to enquire.

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