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More witch-hunt? Police arrested for allegedly challenging wrongdoings @ RVIPF!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what some describe as ongoing efforts by the Governor and Police Commissioner to eliminate anyone fighting for justice and speaking out against corruption in the local Police Force, an alleged local witch-hunt continues in the Virgin Islands.
Police Bill: After 'no-warrant search' officers can seize property on reasonable grounds!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the controversial Police Bill 2023 returns to the House of Assembly (HoA) today Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for further scrutiny, many in the legal fraternity have concluded that the Bill not only undermines human rights and justice but it is a direct threat to the local democracy.
UPDATE: Long Bush shooting victim identified as Nashawnta Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Now that relevant family members have been notified, our news centre can confirm the man who was shot last night, Saturday, February 18, 2023, is Nashawnta Smith of Horse Path.
‘I want to find the person who drafted the Police Bill!’- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says although he is a legislator and should be making laws, with regards to the controversial Police Bill 2023, he is looking for the person who drafted the bill.
Governor defends controversial Police Act despite strong public concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has defended the amendments to the Police Act 2023 as proposed, despite widespread public criticisms the Bill in its current form will take away from the rights of the people as well as empower the police to abuse citizens.
Arrest Blotter: Police make arrests for robbery, illegal entry & indecent assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Robbery, human trafficking, illegal entry and indecent assault were some of the reasons for arrest on January 22 to February 4, 2023, according to the Arrest Blotter of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on February 7, 2023.
RVIPF on 24-hour surveillance following reports of gunfire
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Armed Response Team is said to be revisiting areas where persons reported hearing gunfire as well as suspected persons and areas.
Three arrested with one charged in human trafficking probe- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that a number of persons have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in relation to an ongoing major investigation into human trafficking in the Territory.
Theft of vehicle licence plates on the rise- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police are urging persons with disabled or inoperable vehicles along roadsides or in unsecured lots whether temporarily, or permanently to secure their licence plates.
Throne Speech: VI Gov’t looking to modernise police force
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to amend the Police Act (CAP.165) to bring together an updated legislative basis for policing in the Territory, according to the Speech from the Throne delivered on January 24, 2023.
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