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January 11th, 2024
'Great discontent' in RVIPF over CoP on job while under 'review'– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while disclosing that he was kept in the dark on the investigations against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins over a petition signed against him, said some officers in the force are now discontented that Mr Collins is still on the job while these investigations are ongoing.

January 8th, 2024
Alleged illegal alien Paul Jack wanted for Burglary in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have issued a wanted bulletin for an alleged illegal alien, Paul Jack, who is wanted for Burglary.

January 4th, 2024
VG man charged for Possession of a Controlled Drug; Intent to Supply

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On December 14, 2023, Police at 4:40 PM arrested and charged Odai Abdulsalam, 28, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda with four counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply.

January 4th, 2024
Jamal Freeman aka ‘Uncle’ wanted by police for escaping lawful custody

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Police have issued a wanted bulletin for Jamal Freeman aka ‘Uncle’, 29, of East End, Tortola for escaping lawful custody.

January 2nd, 2024
Top CoP Mark Collins optimistic for 2024 despite petition against him

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a petition with some 55 allegations against him made by fellow officers and others, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins remains optimistic for the new year 2024.

January 1st, 2024
Male injured in first reported shooting of 2024 - Police

LONG TRENCH, Tortola, VI - Police in an update this morning, January 1, 2024, have confirmed a shooting incident in the Virgin Islands (VI) just as the new year 2024 broke that has reportedly left one injured.

December 30th, 2023
RVIPF reporting upsurge in dinghy thefts over festive season

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Police Force (RVIPF) is that the force has recorded an upsurge in the number of dinghy thefts during the festive season.

December 28th, 2023
‘Voices need to be heard’ in petition against CoP Collins – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 55 damning allegations made against the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins in a petition calling for his removal from office, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the voices in the petition needs to be heard.

December 20th, 2023
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.

December 19th, 2023
Police Welfare Chairman distances self from CoP Collins removal petition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin has now distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mr Mark Collins as the head of the RVIPF, despite reportedly signing the petition.

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