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October 10th, 2022
CoP Collins aiming to replace ‘Force’ with ‘Service’ in RVIPF

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- There have long been talks, including by legislators, to have the word ‘Force’ in Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) replaced with ‘Service’; however, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins is hoping this can be achieved during his tenure.

September 21st, 2022
Almost 5 mths later Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton & Najan Christopher still on leave

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Almost five months later, two senior public officers who are also indigenous Virgin Islanders working in the Premier’s Office are still on paid leave.

June 27th, 2022
Graphic police video casts VI as plagued by crime, drugs; CoP says video ‘incomplete’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5-minute disturbing video clip entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ has been drawing criticisms from the public for portraying the [British] Virgin Islands, a place where crime is still low and people live in relative safety compared to many countries, as plagued by crime, including drugs and violence.

June 2nd, 2022
'BVI community depending on you'- CoP tells newly sworn in constables

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Eight officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were sworn in as constables Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022.

April 28th, 2022
No 'bad apples' will spoil the good work of other police officers – CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says he will continue to take action when his police officers fall below the standards of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and brings into question their integrity and honesty.

April 27th, 2022
Andrew S. Morrell's urine test results requested but not received by RVIPF– CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has confirmed that police are yet to receive the test result of a medical urine sample belonging to Andrew S. Morrell from Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, even after the results of the sample have been requested by the force.

April 24th, 2022
'Not one firearm handed in' during amnesty period- CoP Collins

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Confident there are lots if illegal guns and ammunition in the communities of the Virgin Islands (VI), Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has expressed deep disappointment that not a single firearm was turned in during the 2-week amnesty period.

March 22nd, 2022
UK OT Minister calls for end to gun violence in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has called for an end to gun violence in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), ahead of her departure from the VI over the weekend.

March 14th, 2022
13 RVIPF officers promoted

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has promoted 13 of its officers, some to sergeants, inspectors and one to the chief inspector rank, as a result of the promotional exercise process that was held in 2021.

March 4th, 2022
UPDATE: Police Sgt charged for perjury granted $40K bail

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police Sergeant Marley Sebastien allegedly lied about the involvement of another interdicted policeman who is currently on trial at the high court with another colleague for alleged offences of theft and conspiracy to steal during their time of active duty.

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