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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.

December 19th, 2023
Royden M. Sebastian acquitted in George Burrows murder case

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Murder accused Royden M. Sebastian has been acquitted in the murder case of George Burrows in a decision made yesterday, December 18, 2023, according to information coming into our newsroom.

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.

July 19th, 2023
RVIPF officers complete Armed Response Training & D.A.R.E Program

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have recently completed an Armed Response Training program, along with a D.A.R.E Program, which ran simultaneously at the Road Town Police Station over the last four to six weeks.

April 28th, 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.

March 12th, 2022
Two-car accident @ Beef Island

BEEF ISLAND, VI- Sometime this morning March 12, 2022, there was a two-car accident on Beef Island that caused much damage to both automobiles.

July 17th, 2021
COVID-19 claims life of Police Sergeant Algon G. Smikle

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins has confirmed the death of beloved husband, father, and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Sergeant, Mr Algon G. Smikle who died from COVID-19 related complications at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

July 17th, 2021
RVIPF returning to full complement following COVID cases - Top CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (VI) is gradually returning to its full complement of officers, following the self-isolation of some 45 officers who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

July 14th, 2021
RVIPF reviewing unsolved murders, cold cases for deeper probe- CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Greater emphasis will be placed on unsolved murders and cold cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), with deeper probes to come as part of a new commitment by the recently appointed Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins.

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