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September 26th, 2014
Ceason Hodge charged for stealing from sister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When he was initially arrested and interviewed by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Ceason Hodge allegedly admitted to stealing his sister’s money, however today when he appeared in court he pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft.

September 20th, 2014
How did this vehicle get there?

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Shortly before 11:00 am today September 20, 2014 this news site was alerted to a vehicular accident in the Long Look community.

September 7th, 2014
‘Resign; I’ll accept your resignation!’ – CoP David Morris

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the ongoing debate regarding the integrity of Police Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Commissioner of Police David Morris urged his officers to tender their resignation if they know to themselves that they cannot uphold the high professional and ethical ideals expected of them.

September 3rd, 2014
‘RVIPF needs external civilian review body’ – Doug Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Douglas Wheatley believes an external civilian review board will go a long way in allowing the public to hold police officers accountable as questions continue to fly regarding alleged corruption in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

August 30th, 2014
Miss BVI 2014 Jaynene Jno Lewis on a mission for youths

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Miss BVI 2014 Jaynene Jno Lewis is not allowing herself to be distracted by the naysayers as she moves full pace ahead in her reign and is continuing to embark on initiatives to positively impact youths of the Virgin Islands.

August 26th, 2014
UPDATE: Two detainees released in shooting investigation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The two persons who were detained by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in relation to the Sunday morning August 23, 2014 shooting incident on Free Bottom Road have since been released.

August 23rd, 2014
JVD man caught with illegal firearm

WEST END, Tortola, VI - A Jost Van Dyke (JVD) man who is said to be no stranger to the courts was yesterday morning August 22, 2014 caught with an illegal firearm and taken into custody by officers on duty at the Sopher's Hole, West End, Ferry Dock.

August 19th, 2014
UPDATE: ‘Things wouldn’t be the same’ – Bobby’s Employees

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We stuck with this business through the roughest of times, but it’s even harder now [as] they coming with guns at us,” said a female employee of Bobby’s Supermarket as she expressed much concern about her future with the business.

August 4th, 2014
Inclement weather was no deterrent to Rise & Shine revelers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – From Pasea to the Administration Complex area in Road Town there was nothing that could deter revelers from tramping behind the music trucks of VIBE and Show Time bands this morning August 4, 2014.

August 1st, 2014
RVIPF – ‘Reduce Domestic Assaults – Take a Time Out’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sergeant Kendolph Bobb of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Family and Juvenile Unit says that while the annual festival celebrations should be enjoyable, typically this time of year presents an increase in the number of domestic assaults and is urging individuals to take a time out instead of resorting to violence or abusive behaviour.

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