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‘I want to find the person who drafted the Police Bill!’- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says although he is a legislator and should be making laws, with regards to the controversial Police Bill 2023, he is looking for the person who drafted the bill.
Governor defends controversial Police Act despite strong public concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has defended the amendments to the Police Act 2023 as proposed, despite widespread public criticisms the Bill in its current form will take away from the rights of the people as well as empower the police to abuse citizens.
Arrest Blotter: Police make arrests for robbery, illegal entry & indecent assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Robbery, human trafficking, illegal entry and indecent assault were some of the reasons for arrest on January 22 to February 4, 2023, according to the Arrest Blotter of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on February 7, 2023.
RVIPF on 24-hour surveillance following reports of gunfire
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Armed Response Team is said to be revisiting areas where persons reported hearing gunfire as well as suspected persons and areas.
Three arrested with one charged in human trafficking probe- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that a number of persons have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in relation to an ongoing major investigation into human trafficking in the Territory.
Theft of vehicle licence plates on the rise- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police are urging persons with disabled or inoperable vehicles along roadsides or in unsecured lots whether temporarily, or permanently to secure their licence plates.
Throne Speech: VI Gov’t looking to modernise police force
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to amend the Police Act (CAP.165) to bring together an updated legislative basis for policing in the Territory, according to the Speech from the Throne delivered on January 24, 2023.
4 dogs put down following vicious attacks- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it ordered four dogs euthanised over the weekend, following incidents of each either injuring persons, or maiming or killing livestock.
Shots reportedly fired in Baughers Bay...again
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our news centre are that gunshots allegedly rang out in the Baughers Bay area around 9:25 pm on Monday, January 9, 2023.
RVIPF, Bob's Gas Station partnered to reward good drivers during festive season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Community Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in collaboration with Bob's Gas Station teamed up over the festive holiday season to present over 20 gas vouchers to motorists during Christmas week.
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