Crime
Security advisor to be appointed to Governor’s Office by early 2026- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The process is underway to identify a security advisor for appointment to the Governor’s Office. Governor Daniel Pruce made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Governor Pruce orders 'full external investigation' into recent prison break
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As increased measures have been implemented to continue the manhunt for the two escaped prisoners, Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that he will commission a full, independent, external investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025.
Man reportedly shot on Fahie Hill
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- [Post Time: 8:48 AM] Reports reaching our News Centre are that a man was reportedly shot while in the area of Fahie Hill, Tortola, moments ago, this morning, November 3, 2025.
2 slapped with firearm & ammo charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two men have been charged following a series of intensive patrols and a roll-and-stop operation conducted across the territory by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Police believe fugitives Almestica & Burgos still in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prison escapees Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025, are still believed to be hiding out in the Virgin Islands (VI).
3 arrested & 2 firearms recovered in stop & search operations this week- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations over the past 24 hours, which have generated results.
Purcell shooting incident not connected to prison break- National Security Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands has confirmed that the shooting incident reported in Purcell Estate on October 26, 2025, is not related to the recent prison escape.
UPDATE: Male sustains ‘multiple gunshot wounds’ in Purcell Estate shooting
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has since confirmed reports of a shooting incident in Purcell Estate shortly before 9:00 PM on Sunday, October 26, 2025, a story first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Public safety & security top priority following prison break- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has urged members of the public to adhere to the advice of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following the escape of two prisoners from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP).
RVIPF leading 'intense & comprehensive manhunt' for fugitives- Acting CoP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is leading an extensive, multi-agency manhunt to locate and apprehend the fugitives, Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut last evening, October 25, 2025.
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