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'No effort must be spared in strengthening our security'- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has spoken out on the recent murders in the territory, stating that everything must be done to strengthen the security of these islands.
Increased fares; more police presence needed to curb ‘rushing’- Taxi Drivers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of rushing back and forth to the beaches with tourists could be addressed if taxi fares are increased and there is greater law enforcement presence along the various tourist hot spots, two taxi operators have opined.
Lack of police presence ‘killing nightlife’- Steve E. Parillon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-A local entertainment promoter has issued a call to the powers that be to increase the presence of law enforcement officers at nightly events, in an attempt to make party lovers more comfortable.
We need to see more of new CoP - Radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A caller to last night's June 14, 2016 edition of Speak Out BVI has questioned the experience and capabilities of new Commissioner of Police Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews in the wake of a proliferation of high profile crimes in the territory.
Tourist allegedly attacked by man with knife on Willy T’s
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Relating to this news site what she described as "bad for tourism", a tourist who asked not to be named because she frequents the territory, is alleging that one of her sons was attacked and injured by a man wielding a knife on the popular Willy T’s Friday night, January 8, 2016.
14 fights reported at Festival Grounds Tuesday night!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was not exactly on the night of a full moon but whatever accounted for the many altercations that ensued at the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville on July 30, 2013, the police are interested in hearing. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has even stepped up its presence at the village and has announced a no-tolerance stance for the breach of the peace.
Second District residents want more police presence at beaches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Certain residents of the Second District have called for more police presence at the beaches on the days when cruise ships are in to curb robberies on tourists and have also asked that police address the issue of speeding taxis especially in the school zones.
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