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February 9th, 2022
Vincy charged for illegally entering VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –St Vincent and the Grenadines National Allidain Bristol age 33 has been charged with illegal entry to the Virgin Islands, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Arrest Blotter for January 22 – February 5, 2022.

February 7th, 2022
Christian Council condemns recent fatal shootings

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has condemned the recent fatal shootings in the Virgin Islands, including the murder of a young man in broad daylight in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022.

February 7th, 2022
Crime up due to COVID-19- CoP Collins to SFC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year, as members examined the 2022 Budget Estimates, Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins spoke to the issue of crime in the Virgin Islands.

December 13th, 2021
VI visitors will not escape police stop & search - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons visiting the Virgin Islands to respect the laws of the territory and allow local law enforcement agencies to do their job.

December 11th, 2021
Man arrested for forcing bank teller to give $$ using demand note

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALE, St. Thomas - A 31-year-old man who used a demand note to get money from a bank teller in St. Thomas Friday was detained by bank security and later arrested by USVIPD officers, according to police spokesman Toby Derima.

December 4th, 2021
Reversing a criminal culture - Part two

Dickson C. Igwe

OK. Social Democracy is about curbing the all-pervasive culture of capitalism, from completely colonizing societies. Philanthropy is a great idea, but it is not the panacea for a more equitable society.

November 20th, 2021
USVI police allegedly body slams & batters girlfriend in head, chest & shoulder

VI CONSORTIUM

ST. THOMAS, USVI — A police officer charged with simple assault and battery has been ordered to maintain a minimum distance of 100 feet from his girlfriend. The charges against 25-year-old Kimanie King stem from a November 16, 2021, incident where he allegedly battered his girlfriend who resided with him at the time.

November 19th, 2021
Male reportedly injured following Long Look shooting

LONG LOOK, TORTOLA, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that one male has reportedly been injured following a shooting incident in Long Look, Tortola, VI.

October 30th, 2021
Governors refused to deport convicted expats out of VI- Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that past Governors of the Virgin Islands (VI) had refused to take a decision to deport convicted expat criminals after they served a sentence in Her Majesty's Prison (HM Prison), despite being pressed by the Elected Government to have the individuals deported.

October 23rd, 2021
Man injured after 82 shots fired in St. Croix USVI

VI CONSORTIUM

LA GRANDE PRINCESSES, St. Croix, USVI - Residents in La Grande Princesse were stunned by loud bursts of gunshots that rattled the area just after 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, leaving one man injured and a vehicle destroyed by bullets.

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