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CoP appeals to public to help rid VI of illegal firearms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heel of a deadly shooting in East End Friday last, October 21, 2022, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has appealed to the public for help in ridding the territory of illegal firearms.
‘Grave disregard for human life’- CoP Collins on EE shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has described the fatal shooting in East End on Friday, October 21, 2022, as brazen and reckless and hopes that members of the public who know the perpetrator or perpetrators will come forward quickly with information.
UK National Pam Trevillion new RVIPF Assistant Commissioner of Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that United Kingdon (UK) National, Ms Pam Trevillion in now the new Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Virgin Islands.
No 'Breach of Trust’ committed by Police Commissioner– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr John J. Rankin, CMG has shut down questions on whether Public Officer Najan Christopher may have been unfairly treated as it relates to the law, in comparison to Commissioner of Police Mark Collins and the production and leaking of the now infamous ‘Police in Paradise Video’.
CoP Collins should have been sent home for ‘Breach of Trust’- Julio S. Henry
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As many in the public have turned to social media to show support for public officer Najan Christopher, who was arrested and charged for a diplomatic note in favour of former Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), a talk show host has pointed out what he termed as hypocrisy in the system.
CoP Collins aiming to replace ‘Force’ with ‘Service’ in RVIPF
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- There have long been talks, including by legislators, to have the word ‘Force’ in Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) replaced with ‘Service’; however, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins is hoping this can be achieved during his tenure.
Almost 5 mths later Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton & Najan Christopher still on leave
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Almost five months later, two senior public officers who are also indigenous Virgin Islanders working in the Premier’s Office are still on paid leave.
Graphic police video casts VI as plagued by crime, drugs; CoP says video ‘incomplete’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5-minute disturbing video clip entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ has been drawing criticisms from the public for portraying the [British] Virgin Islands, a place where crime is still low and people live in relative safety compared to many countries, as plagued by crime, including drugs and violence.
'BVI community depending on you'- CoP tells newly sworn in constables
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Eight officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were sworn in as constables Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022.
No 'bad apples' will spoil the good work of other police officers – CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says he will continue to take action when his police officers fall below the standards of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and brings into question their integrity and honesty.
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