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BVICCHA wants meeting with CoP & Crime Stoppers on crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has said it is deeply concerned about the increase in criminal activity in the Virgin Islands, particularly those targeting businesses in the past few months.
Mark Collins takes up Police Commissioner post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Mark Collins QPM formally took up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on April 19, 2021, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at Government House.
New CoP Mark Collins will be sworn in April 19, 2021- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands new Commissioner of Police, United Kingdom native Mr Mark Collins, will be taking over the reins of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a few days.
New CoP arrives but Matthews still on island! Two CoPs in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom from credible sources close to the situation is that the man to replace outgoing Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews is already on island.
Retired UK police chief Mark Collins to reportedly head RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new Commissioner of Police in the Virgin Islands is likely to be a retired Chief Constable from the United Kingdom (UK), well-placed sources have informed Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Another white UK national chosen as next CoP! Blacks & locals shut out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom from multiple sources familiar with the appointment is that another white male and United Kingdom (UK) national will be appointed Commissioner of Police come first quarter of 2021.
Any locals? Hunt begins for new Commissioner of Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With months remaining in the life of the contract of Commissioner of Police (CoP), United Kingdom (UK) national Michael B. Matthews, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is inviting applications for the top post.
‘Persons charged are held in custody for too long’- Snr Police Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pointing to several cases as examples, a senior police officer said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is not applying the same rules to persons who are of “low means” in their custody.
UPDATE: 'I will seek to continue to drive crime down'- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his reappointment for two more years at the head the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews aka ‘Mick’ says he is delighted to be offered the opportunity to serve in the capacity once more, given the developmental needs of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Police seize illegal weapon & ammo
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Sunday, September 23, 2018, arrested a Huntums Ghut man with a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun, along with 15 rounds of ammunition.
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