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October 26th, 2020
Acts of violence are ‘uncivilised’ & should be condemned- DCP Alwin James

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted a “disturbing rise” in the number of serious assaults this past week, two of which were perpetrated against security officers by persons trying to enter premises without face masks.

December 9th, 2015
RVIPF press forward in burglary arrests

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the RVIPF continue to make notable strides in their efforts to identify the culprits responsible for the upsurge in burglaries with an additional three men charged.

December 7th, 2015
‘Am not one to bash but I will speak out on issues’- Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull

CANE GARDEN, BAY, Tortola, VI- Making it clear that he is not one to bash any person or department, Second District Representative Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he will speak out on issues affecting his constituents so they know he is aware and make steps to have those addressed amicably.

November 2nd, 2015
‘Newly rehabilitated WE Police Station will build trust’ – Acting CoP Alwyn James

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police Alwyn James is confident that with the newly refurbished police station in West End, the community would be more inclined to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and report crime.

October 14th, 2015
Robin Smith out! Alwyn James still In! As Smith snubs VI CoP job

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a surprise twist, United Kingdom national Robin Smith has reportedly withdrawn from the post of Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

August 12th, 2015
David Morris out! No new CoP announced yet

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been two weeks since Governor John S. Duncan OBE stated that the replacement for the controversial outgoing Commissioner of Police David Morris could be announced in a matter of days.

April 4th, 2014
VG residents join consultative group

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Given their desire to do whatever is deemed possible to bring the communities of Virgin Gorda even closer as one people looking out for each other, residents there have jumped at the opportunity to form a community consultative group.

April 3rd, 2014
Hispanics have no confidence in VG police – CoP David Morris told

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – It was a packed house at the Catholic Community Centre dominated by the Hispanics of Virgin Gorda last night April 2, 2014, who were very vocal in making known their issues to Commissioner of Police (CoP) David Morris and team. Their biggest cry was the lack of confidence in the police at Virgin Gorda.

February 1st, 2014
RVIPF patrol vehicles to go high tech soon

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwyn James has given residents of these Virgin Islands the assurance that the force is taking every step to raise the level of services in serving and protecting the Territory.

November 11th, 2013
UPDATE: RVIPF officially announces Alwyn James confirmed as DCoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shortly after Virgin Islands News Online broke the news today, November 11, 2013 that Mr Alwyn James had been confirmed to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), issued a press release confirming the story.

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