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'I have never felt unwelcome in VI'- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite being a territory of mostly black people, the Virgin Islands, as expected, was more than welcoming to caucasian Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews over the last five years of his tenure.
Locals were not ‘prepared’ for Top CoP post - Premier Fahie confirms
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has confirmed that a local will not be taking up the post of Commissioner of Police in the territory when outgoing Top Cop, Mr Michael B. Matthews demits office.
Deputy CoP Alwin James awarded Queen’s Police Medal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Alwin James, has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours.
‘I have officers who exceed even my expectations’- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The outstanding achievements of officers and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were celebrated at a luncheon hosted in their honour by Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews last Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Gov's comments on ‘systematic corruption’ in VI was offensive – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former talk show host, Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ says he was offended by comments coming out of a press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews that in the Virgin Islands (VI) there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.
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.
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.
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.
Serving policeman charged in connection with historic $250M drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews said a serving member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been implicated and charged in the recent $250 million drug bust in Balsam Ghut area, a story first reported by our newsroom.
Detective to be hired to tackle unsolved murder cases- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has said a detective is being hired by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to tackle cold cases involving murder.
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