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Ex-lovers arrested on string of domestic violence charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — Two women appeared before a judge in the V.I Superior Court on Friday on domestic violence charges following an altercation.
‘Rogue public officer’ Najan Christopher charged by police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Najan Christopher, who was described by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) as ‘a rogue public officer’ has been charged by police for Breach of Trust and False Assumption of Authority.
Did Governor Rankin lie about not knowing of DEA sting for Hon Fahie?
LONDON, United Kingdom– Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has been caught in a scandal over whether he knew in advance of the United States (US) sting operation that led to the arrest of ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Five in custody following seizure of 3 illegal firearms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams have resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition the force has revealed.
Man in USVI kicks ex-girlfriend in ribs; drags her by the hair
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI— Police have arrested and charged a man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and the good Samaritans who came to her aid.
Male & Female arrested & charged with Cruelty to Child
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have arrested and charged a male and female; both of Haver's Estate, with Cruelty to Child. Both persons were granted bail to the sum $5,000 each along with one signed surety to appear before Magistrate's Court on November 14, 2022.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend's male friend
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix— Charges have been laid against a man accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend’s friend. Rasheem Edwards was arrested on Thursday and charged with disturbance of the peace by threats and simple assault and battery.
UPDATE: Three from VI busted with drugs, cash after high speed boat chase
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that three persons from the Virgin Islands (VI) have been arrested following a U.S. led operation that resulted in a vessel being intercepted near Norman Island with a quantity of drugs and cash.
Premier Fahie requests release from US prison via diplomatic immunity
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Incarcerated Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has asked a Florida judge to release him from custody, citing diplomatic immunity.
We must ‘look beyond recent events & towards healing & unity’- Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Premier hopeful Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the Virgin Islands must look beyond the embarrassment of the arrest of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and focus in unity on good governance.