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NSC calls for ‘calm’ in VI following recent shootings & reports of shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst recent shootings and reports of shootings in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the National Security Council (NSC) has called for calm in the territory.
NSC welcomes introduction of daily foot patrols by police officers in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the daring armed robbery on Aladdin Jewellery Store on Flemming Street on Friday, February 9, 2024, the National Security Council (NSC) met on Monday, February 12, 2024, to consider the implications of the recent security incidents.
‘Silence only favours those who seek to harm our community’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I will just say to the members of the community, if you see something say something. The silence only favours those who seek to harm our community.”
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.
UK Navy’s most ‘advanced destroyer’ docks in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Regarded as the Royal Navy’s most advanced destroyer, HMS Dauntless docked in Road Town, Tortola on September 11, 2023, and will reportedly be in the VI’s waters this week as part of a routine visit.
NSC hails arrest of suspected Pier Park robbers
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has said it welcomes the announcement that two persons have been arrested in relation to the daring armed robbery of House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
‘No stone will be left unturned’ in bringing Pier Park robbers to justice- NSC
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has said “no stone” will be left unturned in efforts to apprehend the armed persons who daringly robbed jewellery store, House of Luxury, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in broad daylight on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Nat’l Security Council approves $20K reward for info on recent murders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) National Security Council (NSC) at an emergency meeting yesterday, February 13, 2023, has approved a proposal to offer a reward of $20,000 in obtaining information that will lead to the successful prosecution of offenders for each of these two most recent murders.
Cabinet requests investigation into Police in Paradise video
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has requested an investigation into the production and leaking of the controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ recruitment video.
Top Cop recommends moving life-serving prisoners out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Mark Collins said as part of his new tenure, an immediate review of Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has been recommended.