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January 2nd, 2024
Top CoP Mark Collins optimistic for 2024 despite petition against him

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a petition with some 55 allegations against him made by fellow officers and others, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins remains optimistic for the new year 2024.

January 1st, 2024
Male injured in first reported shooting of 2024 - Police

LONG TRENCH, Tortola, VI - Police in an update this morning, January 1, 2024, have confirmed a shooting incident in the Virgin Islands (VI) just as the new year 2024 broke that has reportedly left one injured.

December 31st, 2023
RVIPF reportedly destroys some $500K in illegal drugs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on December 29, 2023, reportedly destroyed some 250kg of various illegal drugs.

December 30th, 2023
RVIPF reporting upsurge in dinghy thefts over festive season

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Police Force (RVIPF) is that the force has recorded an upsurge in the number of dinghy thefts during the festive season.

December 28th, 2023
‘Voices need to be heard’ in petition against CoP Collins – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 55 damning allegations made against the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins in a petition calling for his removal from office, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the voices in the petition needs to be heard.

December 20th, 2023
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.

December 19th, 2023
Police Welfare Chairman distances self from CoP Collins removal petition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin has now distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mr Mark Collins as the head of the RVIPF, despite reportedly signing the petition.

December 14th, 2023
Witch-hunt continues? Wade N. Smith arrested & charged with Breach of Trust

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being sent home for no reason over a year ago, leading to him taking court action against the government, it was yesterday Wednesday, December 13, 2023, that United Kingdom (UK) police officers arrested and charged Mr Wade N. Smith, the Commissioner of Customs, with one count of Breach of Trust in a Public Office.

December 13th, 2023
Petition accuses CoP Collins of promoting ‘cronies’ over qualified officers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of some 55 damning allegations made against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins in a petition signed by some 30 persons, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Commissioner has been accused on promoting "his cronies" in top positions in the RVIPF.

December 12th, 2023
55 allegations made against CoP Collins; Petition launched for his removal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A petition signed by some 30 persons in the Virgin Islands, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), is calling for the removal of the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins from office, with the justification being 55 damning allegations made against him.

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