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2 VI inspectors complete 12-week police course in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Two inspectors from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are among thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean who completed a twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica.
Khemeo Foy charged following VG shooting incident
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
Awareness campaign to get underway on traffic fines & penalties- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A public awareness campaign highlighting the increased traffic fines and penalties now in effect under the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, will soon commence.
Man arrested for shooting @residential property on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A man has been arrested by police on Virgin Gorda after he allegedly opened fire on his girlfriend's home following an argument sometime after midnight.
RVIPF to host 'non-enforcement' community engagement on May 29
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking to engage community members during an upcoming “non-enforcement” community event dubbed ‘Meet Your Community Policing Officers’.
Suspected arson @Anegada Dumpsite being investigated
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Department of Waste Management, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, is investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite.
DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool leading VI delegation @ACCP in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is leading the Virgin Islands delegation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname from May 11 to 15, 2026.
Govenor pruce pays tribute to RVIPF for decline in crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recent times, the Virgin Islands have witnessed a decline in certain crimes, with the overall crime rate decreasing by 22 percent. During a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce responded to media questions about the decline, stating that the territory has seen positive trends.
ESHS student prevented from leaping from school building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, involving a student in distress.
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.



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