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June 19th, 2025
A National Guard would instil sense of pride & security- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Young people in the Virgin Islands (VI) appear to be straying due to the absence of fundamental institutions, such as a national guard, cadets, scouts, and after-school programmes, that foster a sense of national pride and security.

May 10th, 2025
VI's prosperity tied to security & good governance reforms- Gov.Pruce

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The prosperity of the Virgin Islands (VI) is underpinned by security and good governance, according to Governor Daniel Pruce, as he addressed the people of the VI on Friday, May 9, 2025.

December 8th, 2024
UK-backed enhancements to strengthen security & safety @ HMP

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has delivered on a promise to boost the British Virgin Islands’ prison system, located in Balsam Ghut, Tortola with a comprehensive support package aimed at enhancing security, operational efficiency, and staff protection at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP).

November 14th, 2024
CCTV upgrades coming for Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that upgrades to the CCTV cameras on Tortola by year end bringing the total number of CCTV cameras on the island to 100.

February 14th, 2024
'What is the plan’ for good policing in the VI? – Protesters demand of Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a low turnout to a planned march to the Governor’s office in Road Town, Tortola, today, February 14, 2024, the small group of persons which included Bishop John I. Cline and his brother Ronford Cline called it a demonstration towards getting answers for poor policing in the territory.

February 13th, 2024
‘I was appalled to hear about the armed robbery’- Governor Pruce

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Looking like a journalist reporting from the scene of the crime, Governor Daniel Pruce stood in front of Aladdin Jewellery Store on Monday, February 12, 2024, to give a statement regarding the armed robbery committed there on Friday, February 9, 2024.

February 4th, 2024
Vending booth @ ESHS burglarised

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A vendor at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is left counting her losses after her vending booth was burglarised on Saturday night, February 3, 2024.

November 4th, 2023
Ministry working with RVIPF to enhance safety in schools – Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to keeping schools in the Virgin Islands secured along with maintaining discipline in educational institutions.

October 12th, 2023
Increase in burglaries across VI observed- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it recently observed an increase in burglary incidents occurring throughout the Territory.

October 10th, 2023
One arrested following ESHS disturbance- NSC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One person has been arrested following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, that saw police being called in.

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