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‘Gun crime is like fungus’ that eats away @ human fabric - Hon Rymer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the Explosive Amendment Act 2021, is another effort by the government to deter gun crime in the Virgin Islands as well as to ensure guilty persons do not escape prosecution due to loopholes in the law.
UPDATE: Female Teen charged in relation to Paraquita Bay robbery/murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) first and accurately reported on May 2, 2021, that a female teen was arrested on April 28, 2021, as investigations continued into the recent robbery and fatal shooting in Paraquita Bay, Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said the teen has since been charged.
Shemar Richardson, 24, charged for Paraquita Bay armed robbery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have disclosed they have charged 24-year-old Shemar Richardson of Gene Hill, Tortola in relation to the armed robbery at Paraquita Bay on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Paraquita Bay shooter 'not deserving of our trust & protection'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has condemned the recent crimes and killings in the territory, an issue compounded with the latest fatal shooting of Paraquita Bay resident, Catherine Pickering during a robbery on April 18, 2021.
UPDATE: Woman fatally shot during robbery identified as Catherine Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The woman who died after she was shot during a robbery at a residence in Paraquita Bay, Tortola, on April 18, 2021, has been identified as Catherine Pickering.
UPDATE: Bag of $$ taken following shooting @ Paraquita Bay- RVIPF
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The woman who was shot at Paraquita Bay, Tortola, last night, April 18, 2021, had reportedly attempted to exit her home while a robbery was being executed.
UPDATE: Man shot in Belle Vue was ambushed- Sources
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- The man who was shot in Belle Vue, Tortola last evening, April 8, 2021, was allegedly ambushed while walking his dog, according to sources who spoke to our newsroom.
Police needs more public support to solve crimes – Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has called for more public support to solve high-profile crimes in the Virgin Islands, the latest being the shooting death of Deverson Williams, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Jamaican man arrested for Illegal Entry & Carrying Unlicensed Firearm
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our newsroom is that a Jamaican man has been arrested and charged for Illegal Entry and Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm.
Loaded firearm recovered, 2 arrested following Fish Bay shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– A loaded firearm and ammunition were recovered and two persons arrested after ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) carried out a search warrant on a property on Tortola, yesterday, March 16, 2021.
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