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Fatal shootings related but isolated; No threat to wider community- CoP Matthews
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The two fatal shootings that have rocked the Virgin Islands are suspected to be related and there is no threat to the wider VI community, Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews has told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO)
Man found dead in Carrot Bay in suspected suicide
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- More information reaching our news centre from senior law enforcement officials is that a man has been found dead in Carrot Bay, Tortola, today, February 5, 2021.
Well-known businessman allegedly shot dead in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- News just in to our newsroom is that a well-known businessman has allegedly been found dead with gunshot wounds in the Threadfall area of Sea Cows Bay today, February 5, 2021.
Large amount of cash allegedly discovered @ Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- [Post Time: 2:05pm] Word reaching our newsroom from senior law enforcement officials is that there has been a discovery of a large amount of cash at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in Port Purcell, on the main island of Tortola.
‘Armed & dangerous’ Ballast Bay man wanted by police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ballast Bay resident Shamori Callwood aka Savage who is wanted in connection with a number of firearm-related incidences.
Police allegedly destroy marijuana farm on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that police on Virgin Gorda reportedly discovered a marijuana farm on the sister island and subsequently destroyed the illegal plants yesterday, February 1, 2021.
RVIPF warns persons & businesses of fines for breaching COVID protocols
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding the public that officers will be issuing tickets for persons and establishments that contravene the COVID suppression measures as laid out in the Public Health Ordinance (Cap. 194).
UPDATE: Police seeking witnesses in SCB double robbery
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking witnesses in Thursday’s January 28, 2021, double robbery of two adjoining businesses in the Sea Cows Bay area.
Update: Devon Bedford denied bail for cocaine find @ Hodges Creek
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Devon Bedford, 32, was denied bail by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared in court today, January 29, 2021, charged with unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply.
Concerns raised about UK's CoI website
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new Commission of Inquiry (CoI) website has been set up for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) in over 60 global languages on a UK registered domain, bvi.public-inquiry.uk with the CoI address listed as RB 1.11 22 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EG.