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Aladdin robbers' vehicle reportedly had licence plate taken from unused car
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that one of the licence plates found on the getaway car used by the armed robbers who carried out a daring daylight heist on Aladdin Jewellery Store on Fleming Street on February 9, 2024, was taken from an unused vehicle.
JvD finally re-connected to VI electricity grid after months of generator power
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) about work restarting to restore Jost van Dyke with electricity from the grid, the Island has now been fully re-connected following damage to an undersea cable that completely cut the island off.
21-year-old Hanna Estate youth charged for gun & ammo possession
HANNA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have announced the discovery of a firearm and ammunition following the execution of a search warrant.
RVIPF needs leaders who are not on the job for the $$- Verne H.E Browne
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Verne H.E Browne, who also served as Former Police Commissioner of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, has blasted the RVIPF top brass as just wanting the financial benefits of the job.
35 illegal immigrants caught on Cooper Island
COOPER ISLAND, VI- Some 35 illegal immigrants have been caught on Cooper Island, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported.
Bishop Cline calls for 'more courage' as march against crime gets low turnout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – With just about five persons showing up for a march against crime, poor policing, and security in the Virgin Islands on February 14, 2024, community advocate Bishop John I. Cline has called for more courageous persons to show up to events and have their voices heard.
‘Love’ is the theme for Culture Thursday in Carrot Bay today
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Love-themed poems and songs will be among the highlights for Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay this afternoon, February 15, 2024.
'What is the plan’ for good policing in the VI? – Protesters demand of Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a low turnout to a planned march to the Governor’s office in Road Town, Tortola, today, February 14, 2024, the small group of persons which included Bishop John I. Cline and his brother Ronford Cline called it a demonstration towards getting answers for poor policing in the territory.
'I remain laser-focused on strengthening good governance'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he will continue strengthening governance in the VI and implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms, despite the guilty verdict of ex-premier Andrew A. Fahie.
‘I will fight for you & I will listen’– Willock assures D3 residents
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock has vowed to fight for the people of the Third Electoral District, whether or not he decides to run for office.