Crime
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.
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
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.
Popular USVI jockey Kevin Krigger pleads guilty to gun charges in Utah
UTAH, USA- Popular US Virgin Islands (USVI) jockey, Kevin Krigger, who thrillingly rode Floki’s Flight to victory over Pure Speight in the feature encounter of the Labour Day Races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St Thomas on August 30, 2025, has found himself afoul of the law on the mainland, USA.
St John man arrested for pointing gun @mother’s boyfriend
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SMITH BAY, St John, USVI— A man on St John in the US Virgin Islands is now facing felony assault charges after menacing his mother's boyfriend with a pellet gun and a knife.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
VI Gov't to implement National Crime Reduction Strategy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands’ commitment to fighting crime has entered a new phase, following the announcement of a comprehensive National Crime Reduction Strategy.
'We pledge zero tolerance' for crime- Mrs Natalie J. Fahie-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Strengthened systems, inter-agency collaboration, and zero tolerance for criminal activity will be the focus of the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation (MFSEDDT) in addressing crime in the Virgin Islands.
Security beefed up @Anti-Crime Summit due to 'potential threat'- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is aware of information circulating regarding a potential threat to the Anti-Crime Summit. It also said the information is currently unverified, but is being taken seriously.
Persons robbed by 3 armed masked men @Mount Healthy birthday party
MOUNT HEALTHY, Tortola, VI- It was shortly before 10:00 PM last night, Thursday, September 25, 2025, at a birthday party in Mount Healthy on the main island of Tortola, when persons were robbed at gunpoint.
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