NSC supports increased police presence @festival events
During the meeting, Interim Acting Commissioner of Police Mr Richard Ullger briefed the Council on security matters, including the recent spate of violence in the Territory. There have been two homicides in the Virgin Islands in 2026, both due to gun violence. Just yesterday, August 6, 2026, a gunman injured at least two people at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta.
The NSC, in a statement, assured the public that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will use all available resources and capacity to safeguard the community throughout the Emancipation Festival season and beyond.
The NSC said it also supported the Acting Commissioner of Police’s decision to ensure a heightened police presence over the weekend and at the remaining Emancipation Festival events.
Activities at both the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta and Lavida Cottoy Festiville will wrap up on Saturday night, August 8, 2026.
Settle disputes peacefully- NSC
Additionally, the NSC is urging members of the public to remain vigilant, conduct themselves responsibly, settle disputes peacefully, and report suspicious activity to the police, particularly during the remaining Emancipation Festival celebrations.
The NSC said it will continue to work diligently with the RVIPF to ensure that the full weight of the law is brought to bear in apprehending those responsible for criminal activity and bringing them to justice.
The NSC is responsible for matters concerning internal security and major developments affecting the safety of the Territory.
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16 Responses to “NSC supports increased police presence @festival events”
All they want to do I'm drive up and down. A set out of shape not even fit for desk duty.
Run the locals and other black officers and bring in more colonizers
The people who fully knows who got guns!
The community who protects and hides criminals due to "no snitching" culture!
The half naked girls in parade who you regularly see on fast boats with "business men" !
Who'd thought?
What a Paradise of peace has now come to . Hooligans who do not care about life and laws
BVI is it still a matter of protecting uncles, aunts, grandparents, grandchildren and cousins when you see wrong ?
The can is being kicked down the road . You are beginning to see the effect of know something .. say nothing effect
People are their worst enemies .
Stop blaming the youths. The elders and society help to train and transform the yourhs . It no longer takes a village to raise a child
Some of the effects