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UPDATE: Body found in RT identified as Vincent Warner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The body found in the waters of Road Town, the capital city in the vicinity of Maria’s By The Sea, is that of 47-year-old Vincent Warner of Tortola.
Police investigating reports of gunshots @ Tortola nightclub
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire at a nightclub on Tortola on Saturday night, May 31, 2025.
Armed assailants rob 'popular bar' in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is said to be investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a popular bar in the Sea Cows Bay area late Monday night, May 12, 2025.
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.
RVIPF vows to clampdown on excessively noisy scooters & large trucks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is sending a strong warning to motorists who continue to disturb communities with excessive noise: Enforcement is coming in 2025.
US tariff uncertainty stalls VI minimum wage decision further- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— The long-anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage has been further delayed due to uncertainties surrounding proposed United States tariff increases that could significantly impact the cost of living in the Territory. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
UPDATE: Jamaican man identified as drowning victim
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The man who drowned while fishing on rocks at the 'Carrot Bay Point' yesterday, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, has been identified as Ranceford George Burnett.
'Only after CoI has been completed the police have corruption?' Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called out the hypocrisy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and now the Law Enforcement Review Report.
Glock pistol & 41 rounds of ammo seized; 8 taken into custody
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), on Wednesday, March 25, 2025, conducted search operations at five properties linked to suspects in recent armed robberies.
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.

