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Crime

October 13th, 2025
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.

October 10th, 2025
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.

October 9th, 2025
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.

October 9th, 2025
'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).

October 9th, 2025
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.

October 8th, 2025
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.

October 7th, 2025
‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As business owners and other persons in society have expressed the view that business owners should be allowed to bear firearms for protection in the Virgin Islands, due to the apparent increase in gun crime, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who is the designated licencing authority for firearm licences in the territory, has weighed in on the discussion.

October 6th, 2025
Another call for business owners to carry firearms in midst of crime wave!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Crime-weary business owners in the Virgin Islands are calling again for permission to carry firearms to protect their businesses against robberies and other offences, as overall robberies with guns have increased in the past two years.

October 6th, 2025
Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola, has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. I

October 4th, 2025
Man shot during armed robbery @ popular RT bar

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An armed robbery and shooting incident occurred early this morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town.

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