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Hon Wheatley holding emergency meeting to tackle crime on VG today

- Meeting slated for Sunday, June 7, 2020 @ 5:30pm & will be broadcast live on Facebook
In response to the spate of crimes on Virgin Gorda of recent, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss 'solutions to this threat' at 5:30pm today, Sunday, June 7, 2020. Photo: Facebook
The usually peaceful community of Virgin Gorda has seen an increase in serious crimes since March, when gunmen robbed Banco Popular on Friday, March 20, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
The usually peaceful community of Virgin Gorda has seen an increase in serious crimes since March, when gunmen robbed Banco Popular on Friday, March 20, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the CCT store on Virgin Gorda was burglarised. Cash and store items were reportedly taken. Photo: Team of Reporters
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the CCT store on Virgin Gorda was burglarised. Cash and store items were reportedly taken. Photo: Team of Reporters
On Friday, May 22, 2020, police received a report of a burglary at Leverick Bay Resort on North Sound. Cash was reportedly taken after the burglars cut open a safe. Photo: VINO/File
On Friday, May 22, 2020, police received a report of a burglary at Leverick Bay Resort on North Sound. Cash was reportedly taken after the burglars cut open a safe. Photo: VINO/File
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In response to the spate of crimes on Virgin Gorda of recent, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss “solutions to this threat” at 5:30pm today, Sunday, June 7, 2020.

The meeting, which will include representatives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and other stakeholders, will be broadcast live on the ‘Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley’ Facebook page.

“When the community calls, it is my duty, honour and privilege to answer. In response to the alarming increase in crime on the island of Virgin Gorda specifically, I will be holding an emergency community meeting. Together with community leaders, representatives of the police force and others, we will discuss solutions to this threat to our safety,” Hon Wheatley wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Spate of crimes

The usually peaceful tourist community of Virgin Gorda has seen an increase in serious crimes since March, when gunmen robbed Banco Popular on Friday, March 20, 2020.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the CCT store on Virgin Gorda was burglarised. Cash and store items were reportedly taken.

On Friday, May 22, 2020, police received a report of a burglary at Leverick Bay Resort on North Sound. Cash was reportedly taken after the burglars cut open a safe.

Two prominent business establishments, Speedy’s and Joy’s Mini Mart, on Virgin Gorda were then hit by burglars on the evening of June 4 and the morning of June 5, 2020.

These burglaries and robberies have been in addition to other recent crimes, including the shooting of a police officer, and chopping and stabbing incidents.

9 Responses to “Hon Wheatley holding emergency meeting to tackle crime on VG today”

  • Observer (07/06/2020, 10:11) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    this is one man that is working for the people and his district, Night and Day when coming to burtee in terms of proper representation
  • GG (07/06/2020, 10:44) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Them people from down the island doing vg bad sah
  • we (07/06/2020, 13:38) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not them people from down island. It's all of us! We yes we you know why there are people in the communities know what is going on and we continue to condone these foolishness but until it hits home we then understand what is going on.

    Yes I understand the communities have lost a lot of respect for law and order personnel because it is said in many communities that they have no respect and that they talk to much. IF YOU HAVE THE FACTS WEED OUT THE BAD APPLES BY PLAYING YOUR PART GO TO THE RIGHT SOURCE WHO IS OVER THEM.

    Beat that as it may but all officers are not the same WE as a society has a part to play. I urge you to play your part for if you dont criminals will continue to play theirs. Ask your self who am I? what is your part in society? Can you make a difference? I'm here to tell you and encourage you to do your part. Forget about who is friend family or your worst enemy. I tell you today crime is our biggest enemy now is the time to stamp it out do your part OTHERWISE it will get worst dont turn a blind eye. I know I would not be liked for this comment but I have a part to play and I will play it to the best of my ability even though it cost me. Live so that someone else can live. PEACE
  • blame the governor (07/06/2020, 16:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    How often do members of the House of Asembly talk about crime and violence as they increase in the BVI?When was the last time the legislature made a law,to increase the penalty for any crime in the BVI?We continue to play politics with people's safety and the security of society,and instead of passing laws to imprison criminals and extend the prison by 100 more cells,to put criminals where they belong,we continue to play nicey-nicey- making fast track laws for more votes and all those expatriates who get convicted are still in the BVI because of politics,now you feel the heat of crime,you balling?Show me you standing up against criminals.Corrupt you corrupt all the way.
    Blame the Governor for that too.
  • poor policing (07/06/2020, 20:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    police driving round and round with all manner of high powered weapons and business owners are still being held up at gun point more and more business owner have issues with brakeings
    only a few among us continues violating your rights and some how very little is being done to fix this vexing situation: there use to be very few incidents of gun crimes and building breaking now more police are being recruited, more police are being imported yet crime continues to rise in this once peaceful territory: police a waste of time but headed by uk rep so no one wants to touch the subject....we all know white is right up in this territory
  • Mick must Go (08/06/2020, 04:28) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply

    Gus white crony m**k is incompetent. Needs to go back to uk but even uk don’t want him. Embarrassment to us. G*** ruining our country. He jus appoint his friends and we have to pay high salary to them and pay for their families to live here for free..... we are such suckers.

  • one eye (08/06/2020, 04:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    The police commissioner needs to go he is not for loc**s

  • Big Dawg (08/06/2020, 09:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "These burglaries and robberies have been in addition to other recent crimes, including the shooting of a police officer."
    When did this happen? Am I missing something here?


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