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'There needs to be separate test to licence bigger bikes' - CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Reiterating his calls for safer roads before bigger bikes, Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews says robust requirements are needed with the introduction of bigger CC motorcycles in the territory.
Computer & phones allegedly hacked @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the computer systems at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and by extension, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) were hacked which resulted in the hospital suffering from some system downtime and interruptions in its delivery of service to the general public.
Walwyn ESHS wall investigation heading to DPP Office - CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police (CoP) at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews says the investigation into the $1.6M Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall project commissioned by Myron V. Walwyn in 2016—while serving as Minister of Education under the National Democratic Party—has been completed and is now heading to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further action.
More body cameras for RVIPF officers - SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Come 2020, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews at its helm, hopes to equip more police officers with body cameras.
Crime rate on the decline - CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews says there continues to be a backlog in the local court system as a result of the hurricanes of 2017 and an increased number of processed criminals in the territory, even while pointing to an overall decline in the crime rate of the territory.
RVIPF to soon relocate from above RiteWay Pasea
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will finally re-locate from above the bakery at the Riteway Food Markets location in Pasea Estate, after having been there since around January of 2018.
'Public officers feel their @$$ is made of gold'- Kenneth G. Gladstone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio host and social commentator, Kenneth G. Gladstone has lashed out at the Public Sector of the Virgin Islands (VI), accusing it of not doing enough to engage with the community and keep them informed on the happenings in the sector.
Unlawful sex with underage girls 'a worrying trend'- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen an overall reduction of recorded sexual offences over the past months, Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews says the territory continues to see an increase in Unlawful Sexual Intercourse involving underage girls in particular.
Police ready to combat looters this hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has assured that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is primed and ready for any type of crime or looting that may occur should a catastrophe hit the territory this hurricane season.
Safer roads before bigger bikes – CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews is of the opinion, the Government must make roads safer and ensure education takes place before legalising the introduction of larger CC motorcycles in the territory.
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