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Emancipation Festival events were 'largely incident-free' - RVIPF

- but said last minute events & changes in schedules not communicated could put patrons @ risk
Rise and Shine Tramp on August 1, 2022. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a largely incident-free August Festival as it relates to events specific to the celebration. Photo: VINO
Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, seen here at one of the festival events, said police coverage to all of the planned events was effective and consistent. Photo: RVIPF
Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, seen here at one of the festival events, said police coverage to all of the planned events was effective and consistent. Photo: RVIPF
East End Jouvert on August 3, 2022. Photo: VINO
East End Jouvert on August 3, 2022. Photo: VINO
A strong police presence at East End Jouvert on August 3, 2022. Photo: VINO
A strong police presence at East End Jouvert on August 3, 2022. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a largely incident-free August Festival as it relates to events specific to the celebration.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, according to an RVIPF press release on August 9, 2022, said police coverage to all of the planned events was effective and consistent.

It said while there were minor scuffles, officers quickly separated persons with the help of citizens attending the Rise and Shine Tramps and the Road Town Village events. This is despite the last-minute changes to the schedule of events.

Last-minute changes need to be communicated- RVIPF

“The Operation Order is based on the August Festival schedule which is discussed in advance with the Festival and Fairs Committee. Officers are assigned to provide security coverage at these specific events. However, last-minute events and adjustments in the scheduled timetable that are not communicated in advance are not given the proper security and can put attendees at risk.

“This is our national celebration, and after three years of waiting, we were happy to provide security coverage to the planned events. However, it is difficult to do so if there are too many last-minute events and no consultation with the RVIPF,” The Acting Deputy noted.

9 Responses to “Emancipation Festival events were 'largely incident-free' - RVIPF”

  • Oh yeah (09/08/2022, 22:51) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    With all dah ganja smoking
  • NezRez (09/08/2022, 22:54) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Largely incident free. Not completely, unfortunately.
  • Yh (10/08/2022, 05:21) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply

    Except for the one or two jacka****s throwing paint around

  • Hmm (10/08/2022, 05:58) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those vehicle and scooter accidents were largely too frequent though. Just Ridiculous!
  • black lives matters (10/08/2022, 07:23) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
    Collins need to go his buddy John ranking protecting him Over that nasty anti bvi video
  • hopefully (10/08/2022, 08:26) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mr C O V I D DOSEN'T SHOW UP , OR PERHAPS THE EX MINISTER OF HEALTH CAN SAY IF HE HAD GOT RID OF IT , FOR US , IF HE DID THAT WOULD BE A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT , OR THE ONLY THING HE HE GOT DONE ???? ( BEFORE HE GOT BOOTED OUT
  • .... (10/08/2022, 10:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    need to enforce underage drinking in the BVI SERIOUSLY before it's to late
  • Boorong (13/08/2022, 17:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Extacy or nothing..good ole days


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