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Blood covered man a prime suspect in Brady Ghut murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: A man who is a prime suspect in the October 22, 2018 murder and attempted murder of a male and female was today remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.
UPDATE: Latest shooting victim is 24-year-old Kareem Ettienne
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI: Our newsroom can now confirm that the most recent victim of gun violence on Tortola is 24-year-old Kareem Ettienne.
Police probing Brady Ghut murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: One man is presently assisting detectives with their investigations into a shooting at Brady Ghut, East End on Monday, October 22, 2018, that has left one male dead and a female wounded.
UPDATE: Dead is Tyrone Thomas aka ‘Jarmon’ in early morning shooting
BRADY GHUT, Tortola, VI: Our news desk can confirm that the man shot to death around 4:00 AM this morning, Monday, October 22, 2018, is local resident Tyrone Thomas aka ‘Jarmon’.
Mercer gets 191 months jail for cocaine smuggling @ King Airport
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — Gerald W. Mercer, 42, was sentenced on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, to 191 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney, Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.
More UK Police officers on the ground
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Funding from the United Kingdom (UK) is being used to import skilled officers into the Territory with some focusing on homicides and cold cases.
Passing out Parade today for RVIPF recruits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is a year overdue, but the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is now in position to host the Passing Out Ceremony for the 2017 recruits.
Police officers vindicated in killing of prisoner-report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The findings of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Virgin Islands prisoner has vindicated police officers who were involved in the man’s demise last December.
Dion Thomas pleads guilty to drugs, gun & ammo charges
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI – Dion Thomas, the 39-year-old man found with drugs, an illegal firearm and two sets of ammunition during this year’s Festival activities, has admitted to the charges laid against him in the Magistrate Court, at John's Hole, Tortola.
Another St Lucian gets top Job in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that Saint Lucian native, Shawn Innocent, has been appointed as a full-time Magistrate for a period of six months, with effect from September 3, 2018.