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UPDATE: Belle Vue Road to remain temporarily closed until 1PM
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- The Belle Vue Road will remain closed until 1:00 PM today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, to facilitate repair works.
Roadway in Fish Bay partially collapses
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that Robert Maduro Drive in the Fish Bay area of Tortola is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway, resulting in hazardous conditions for road users.
3 months later Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos still not recaptured
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- There has been no update from the Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the whereabouts of escaped prisoners Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on the evening of October 25, 2025.
Vidal Farrington of VG charged for assaulting a minor
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One male has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault involving a minor. The charge comes as significant public concern was generated following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.
RVIPF investigating fire that destroyed 18 vehicles @ Lower Estate
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Following the destruction of several vehicles by fire in Lower Estate, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into the cause.
Jazz Freeman wanted by police for questioning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is soliciting the assistance of the public to locate Jazz Freeman, 33, who is wanted for questioning.
SKN native charged following firearm recovery in Fahie Hill area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A St. Kitts and Nevis native was charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following an intelligence-led police operation conducted on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Fahie Hill area.
Police recover firearm @ Fahie Hill residence
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered following a search operation at a residence in the Fahie Hill area on December 30, 2025.
Richard Ullger takes vacation leave after less than a month on job!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Not even on the job for a full month, the handpicked Police Commissioner (CoP) Mr Richard Ullger is proceeding on vacation leave today, December 19, 2025. He is expected to return to the UK, according to a Government House source.
UPDATE: Devorn H Furlonge identified as male shot dead in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin has been informed, along with other family members, our News Centre can disclose that the Purcell Estate shooting victim has been identified as Devorn H. Furlonge.
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