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USVI: Crown Bay Marina worker arrested after allegedly attacking man with machete
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A worker at the Crown Bay Marina was arrested after an alleged assault on a persistent unwanted visitor to the facility.
Some OTs receive greater security assistance from region than UK- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has said regional partners have been of great assistance to the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OT) that are facing security issues.
Governor orders 2 deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands (VI) after being convicted and served time for various offences.
Premier Wheatley backs education for youth over prison expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has sided with Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), that investing in more youth programmes is the way to go as the Territory looks to combat crime.
2 teens charged following firearms recovery @ Diamond Estate
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two male teenagers have been charged in relation to the discovery and seizure of illegal firearms during a stop and search operation in Diamond Estate on Friday, October 10, 2025. This was a story first and accurately reported by our News Centre.
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Police arrest 2 with Glock firearms after search of red Kia Soul
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- It was this morning, October 10, 2025, after 1:00 AM, when a motor scooter rider was seen with a firearm outside of a residence in Diamond Estate on the main island of Tortola.
VI Premier: Recent firearm incidents 'underscore the reason' for Anti-Crime Summit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recently held Virgin Islands (VI) Anti-Crime Summit was not expected to be the absolute solution to crime in the Territory.
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).
Armed masked man attempts to break in Meyers Estate home
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An attempt by an armed masked man to break and enter a home in Meyers Estate on Tortola on October 7, 2025, was reportedly foiled.
Heavily armed masked men open fire outside bar in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- There has yet been another gun-related incident at a bar in the Virgin Islands. This time it was at a bar in Baughers Bay on Tuesday night, October 7, 2025.
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