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November 20th, 2020
Venezuelan charged for Illegal Entry, Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Venezuela national has been arrested and charged for Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct and Taking Conveyance.

November 18th, 2020
Talkshow host calls for ‘serious enforcement’ against highway traffic violations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to crack down on traffic violations such as abruptly stopping on highways and jaywalking.

November 17th, 2020
Baughers Bay youth beaten by masked men on motor scooters

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A young man had a scare of his life when he was chased by a group of masked motor scooter riders on Monday, November 16, 2020, while in his home community of Baughers Bay, Tortola.

November 16th, 2020
‘UK believes VI's wealth comes from corruption’ – Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Talkshow host and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the United Kingdom (UK), in its quest to allegedly take control of the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI), is looking to do so on the premise that the territory is corrupt.

November 14th, 2020
RVIPF seeking ‘outside help’ to probe local police officers - CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthew has revealed that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has engaged ‘outside help’ to probe the local police force, following serious allegations of police involvement in the historic US $250M cocaine bust.

November 14th, 2020
No systemic corruption in VI! Premier says Governor’s statements ‘irresponsible’

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has lashed out at recent statements made by outgoing Governor, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert, that in the Virgin Islands (VI), there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.

November 13th, 2020
Media denied chance to ask pressing questions @ drug bust press conference

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At least one local journalist has publicly criticised the November 10, 2020, joint press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert and Police Commissioner Michael B. Matthews to report on the territory's historic $250M drug bust.

November 13th, 2020
PR man steals car from man who stopped to help him after accident

VI CONSORTIUM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A man who was in a traffic accident stole the car of a good Samaritan who had stopped to help him, Puerto Rico police said Thursday, November 12, 2020.

November 12th, 2020
80-year-old VG woman heading to court for alleged theft

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An 80 year-old-woman on Virgin Gorda will be heading to the Magistrate's Court in January 2021, after being charged for theft.

November 12th, 2020
Complaints from public on police will be ‘properly’ investigated – CoP Matthews vows

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has pledged to take complaints from members of the public relating to officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seriously.

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