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Regional police officers told to get rid of the rotten ones among them
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has called on police officers to expose and remove those within their forces who aid criminals or are involved in crime.
RVIPF reports 183% spike in robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kendrick Davis, on Friday, May 16, 2025, during a press engagement, said gun-related robberies in the Territory have surged dramatically in 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Alliance calls for stiffer penalties for possession of ammo & explosives
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Alliance has called for stiffer penalties for the possession of ammunition and explosives in the Territory.
UK police commissioners 'were not perfect, I'm not perfect'- Acting CoP Vanterpool
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said she accomplished much during her latest acting period, despite the challenges.
Premier implores VI youth to 'turn away from a life of crime & violence'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to turn away from a life of crime and violence.
RVIPF adopts bold & proactive strategy to combat crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has ramped up efforts to fight crime and build safer communities in the Virgin Islands (VI) this year.
Crime went up 12% in 2024 under Mark Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Apart from the 55 allegations against the former Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins, the United Kingdom national exited the territory with another unflattering record to his name.
Controversial Police Bill passes in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The controversial Virgin Islands Police (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed—with amendments—in the House of Assembly (HoA) on January 9, 2025, following a heated debate and a contentious process that bypassed the traditional public consultation period between the second and third readings.
USVI: Richmond shooter opens vehicle door before killing victim
VI CONSORTIUM
RICHMOND, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Friday, December 13. The incident, which occurred near the basketball court in the DeChabert Housing Community in Richmond, resulted in the death of a male victim and marked the 42nd homicide in the U.S. Virgin Islands this year.
Update expired National Youth Policy- BVICC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called for a new National Youth Policy for the Virgin Islands (VI) as they seek to assist in combating crime and violence in the Territory.
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