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August 27th, 2021
UPDATE: 9 illegal Haitians nabbed in VI will be deported- Ian B. Penn

BEEF ISLAND, VI– The Nine Haitian nationals who entered the territory illegally on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, will all be deported to their homeland, Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has stated in an update from the Immigration Department.

August 26th, 2021
Tortola man is first to be ticketed $10K for breach of quarantine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– One man received a ticket for $10,000 today, August 26, 2021, from officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for breach of quarantine after he was found in violation of a mandatory order to remain at home until September 2, 2021.

August 23rd, 2021
UPDATE: St Kitts native charged for pulling gun on police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The armed scooter rider who was taken into custody last Thursday, August 19, 2021, was released from Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and has now been charged in relation to the armed confrontation with police.

August 23rd, 2021
Juveniles on VG warned for carrying imitation Glock handgun

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Three young boys found to be in possession of an imitation handgun were cautioned and warned by police on Virgin Gorda on August 20, 2021.

August 21st, 2021
UPDATE: Police probing Parham Town shooting incident

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are probing last evening’s Friday, August 20, 2021, shooting incident near the Parham Town General Supply Store which occurred at around 10:00 pm.

August 17th, 2021
14 new recruits join RVIPF; 8 are Virgin Islanders/belongers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 14 new recruits have joined the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to form the fifth cohort of locally trained police officers in the Virgin Islands.

August 16th, 2021
12 scooters seized; 2 persons arrested in major weekend sweep

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Some 12 motor scooters were seized during a major road patrol operation at the weekend, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated.

August 16th, 2021
Nightclub owner charged for allegedly selling alcohol with expired license

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A nightclub owner on Tortola has been charged for selling alcohol allegedly while not being in possession of a valid liquor license.

August 15th, 2021
Police seize large number of motor scooters on Beef Island

BEEF ISLAND, VI- Several motor scooter riders who congregated at Long Bay Beach on Beef Island yesterday, August 14, 2021, had to find alternative transportation home when police seized their motor scooters in a major road patrol operation.

August 13th, 2021
Vincy man 4th person charged for Brandywine Bay drug seizure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police yesterday, August 12, 2021, charged a fourth person for drug possession in relation to the cocaine seizure at Brandywine Bay early this year.

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