News
Two males charged in connection with Catherine Pickering murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have charged two additional persons in connection to the robbery killing of Catherine Pickering on April 18, 2021.
UPDATE: Female Teen charged in relation to Paraquita Bay robbery/murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) first and accurately reported on May 2, 2021, that a female teen was arrested on April 28, 2021, as investigations continued into the recent robbery and fatal shooting in Paraquita Bay, Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said the teen has since been charged.
Akeem Hopkinson & Shameek Grant charged for murder of Catherine Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two men have been charged for the murder of Catherine Pickering, the woman who was fatally shot during a robbery at Paraquita Bay, Tortola, on April 18, 2021. A female has also been charged with aiding in the incident, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated late this evening, April 28, 2021.
Pump attendant allegedly admitted to tipping off Paraquita Bay robbers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The man who has been charged with the armed robbery that took place at Paraquita Bay on April 18, 2021, allegedly admitted to police that he provided the information to the persons who executed the robbery.
Shemar Richardson, 24, charged for Paraquita Bay armed robbery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have disclosed they have charged 24-year-old Shemar Richardson of Gene Hill, Tortola in relation to the armed robbery at Paraquita Bay on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
HoA must ‘find a way forward’ to address crime - Hon Penn
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on all members of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) to chart a way forward to tackle crime in the territory.
4 in custody in relation to murder of Catherine Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four persons are said to be in custody as police investigate the murder of Catherine Pickering, 67, who was shot in the head during a robbery at her residence in Paraquita Bay, Tortola, on April 18, 2021.
Paraquita Bay shooter 'not deserving of our trust & protection'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has condemned the recent crimes and killings in the territory, an issue compounded with the latest fatal shooting of Paraquita Bay resident, Catherine Pickering during a robbery on April 18, 2021.