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August 12th, 2015
More teens charged as VG joy-ride sprees continue

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Virgin Gorda Police have charged another five teenagers in connection to the use of rental vehicles for joy-rides on Virgin Gorda within the last two weeks.

August 11th, 2015
Don’t be naïve! Corruption exists in every society- Gov John S. Duncan OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reminding that no society is exempted from corruption, Governor of the Virgin Islands John S. Duncan OBE said corruption exists in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and that those officers engaged in corruption will be “dealt with”.

August 10th, 2015
UPDATE: 11 firearms turned in during July weapons amnesty- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following our exclusive story on the recent Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Firearm and Prohibited Weapons Amnesty, the RVIPF has since disclosed that some 11 firearms were yielded in the July amnesty period.

August 6th, 2015
Drug Destruction Order carried out over the weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force carried out the destruction of 17 bales of cocaine at the Incinerator Plant at Pockwood Pond last Saturday morning August 1, 2015.

August 6th, 2015
'Don't worry with the critics'- Tamia N. Richards tells police recruits

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards made a rare public appearance when she gave the keynote address at the Inaugural Police Recruit Training’s Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade on the lawns of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) at Paraquita Bay on July 30, 2015.

August 5th, 2015
Man found dead in Josiah’s Bay apartment

JOSIAH’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that a man was found dead in an apartment in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola today August 5, 2015.

August 5th, 2015
RVIPF not been getting due recognition- David Morris

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Arguing that the crime rate in the Virgin Islands is still very low compared to other Caribbean countries and that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has reduced crime by 25%, outgoing Commissioner of Police David Morris believes the work of the RVIPF does not get the recognition it deserves.

August 3rd, 2015
Brazil police 'killed hundreds' in Rio - Amnesty

BBC NEWS

Campaign group Amnesty International says Brazil's military police have been responsible for more than 1,500 deaths in the city of Rio de Janeiro in the last five years.

August 2nd, 2015
‘I am not corrupt’- CoP David Morris

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Commissioner of Police David Morris has declared he is not corrupt but noted there are some elements in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) who are and are tarnishing the good reputation of others who are of integrity and hardworking.

July 29th, 2015
UPDATE: Alleged murder fugitive ‘Balla’ Charlery deported from VI to US!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – J’wa Emone Charlery known as ‘Balla’ was today July 29, 2015 deported to the United States after the date for his local charges – including illegal entry and unlawful possession of gun and ammunition charges – were deferred indefinitely allowing for a Deportation Order to be effected.

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