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Police seeking public's help on weekend shootings; illegal guns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detectives of the RVIPF are appealing for witnesses or persons with information to come forward and assist with inquiries over two shootings over the May 26th weekend that has left one dead and one injured.
Man reportedly fires high-powered firearm in Long Bush
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our news centre is that a man reportedly discharged rounds from a high-powered firearm in the vicinity of a barber shop in Long Bush just before 9:00 PM today, Sunday, May 28, 2023.
UPDATE: 2 males & 1 female charged with firearms/ammunition offences
SPOONER’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Three of the five arrested in Thursday’s, May 25, 2023, firearm seizure in Spooners Estate were charged and will appear in Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.
'I'm a victim of cyberbullying'- Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– While speaking to youths on the responsible use of technology and the need to not be cyberbullying others, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that he too is constantly cyberbullied in the Virgin Islands.
Jeffrey E. Epstein reportedly paid tuition for children of an ex USVI governor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein paid school tuition for the children of then-governor of the US Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh Jr, whose wife made efforts to secure student visas and a work license for young women connected to Epstein, according to an updated court filing Thursday, May 25, 2023, by JPMorgan Chase.
45-year-old VG man charged for rape
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Police on Virgin Gorda have arrested and charged a 45-year-old man for rape.
Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka’ to change plea to guilty
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka’, who was arrested along with ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard on April 28, 2022, on drug and money laundering charges, has reportedly indicated in a US court he will be changing his plea to guilty.
US citizens urged to reconsider travelling to Jamaica
LOOP NEWS
The United States is urging citizens to reconsider travelling to Jamaica due to the crime situation and also prohibited government personnel from travelling to many areas due to increased risk.
USVI man accused of physically assaulting wife @ J'Ouvert
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man, Coy Gumbs, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following his alleged violent and disruptive behavior at J’Ouvert celebrations on April 27, 2023. His wife reported that Gumbs harassed her and her friends during the festivities, leading to altercations that involved both physical assault and a breach of peace.
18-year-old high school student charged with firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Officers of the RVIPF Armed Response Team have charged an 18-year-old high school student with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.