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Gov't begins plans for 'crime summit' in wake of Nyron A. Erickson's murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of the fatal shooting—just ahead of Mother’s Day—in which Nyron A. Erickson was slain in a hail of gunfire, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced plans for a national crime summit that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders in an urgent bid to tackle gun violence and strengthen public safety in the Virgin Islands.
‘I've been very impressed with the work’ of Acting CoP Vanterpool- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has offered high praise for the work of Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who many in the community are backing to become the next local Commissioner of Police and the first female to be confirmed to the position.
National Security Council condemns 'heinous' weekend shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed condolences to the family and friends of Jareem A. Todman who was shot and killed on Sunday, July 28, 2024, near Road Town Market Square, as well as those of Nashawnta Smith who was shot on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Latest Huntums Ghut murders 'a tragic loss of two lives' - NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands (VI) after a meeting of Friday, May 17, 2024, says it considers the murder of two adult males earlier yesterday morning in Huntums Ghut, to be a tragic loss of two lives and expressed its sympathies for the loved ones of the victims.
Airport bomb threat sent to VINO who alerted CoP & National Security Council
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- At around 4:52 PM today, Sunday, May 5, 2024, an Email was sent to one of Virgin Islands News Online's (VINO) Email addresses purporting to be from a ‘Vika Melin’ with a foreign language at the bottom of the name which appears to be from Eastern Europe.
NSC calls for ‘calm’ in VI following recent shootings & reports of shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst recent shootings and reports of shootings in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the National Security Council (NSC) has called for calm in the territory.
NSC welcomes introduction of daily foot patrols by police officers in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the daring armed robbery on Aladdin Jewellery Store on Flemming Street on Friday, February 9, 2024, the National Security Council (NSC) met on Monday, February 12, 2024, to consider the implications of the recent security incidents.
‘Silence only favours those who seek to harm our community’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I will just say to the members of the community, if you see something say something. The silence only favours those who seek to harm our community.”
One arrested following ESHS disturbance- NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One person has been arrested following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, that saw police being called in.
UK Navy’s most ‘advanced destroyer’ docks in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Regarded as the Royal Navy’s most advanced destroyer, HMS Dauntless docked in Road Town, Tortola on September 11, 2023, and will reportedly be in the VI’s waters this week as part of a routine visit.
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