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UPDATE: Nothing suspicious as yet in Sheikh's death on Scrub Island- RVIPF

- Police release name of deceased
Ranks of the RVIPF are reportedly investigating the death of a man on Scrub Island. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The man, who reportedly died on Scrub Island sometime last night October 10, 2012 has been identified as Sheikh Abdul Aziz Alhamrani of Saudia Arabia.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online confirmed that it is investigating the death of the Sheikh, however, police are not suspecting foul play at this stage of the investigation.

"Police can confirm that they attended the scene at Scrub Island to what appears to be a sudden death report. Nothing appears suspicious so far," RVIPF's Information Officer Diane Drayton related to this news site when contacted.

Drayton also said the Coronor has been notified and that Police are continuing with investigations. 

The RVIPF had appeared to be tight-lipped on the investigation this morning with Acting Commissioner of Police David Morris declining to comment to the media while the RVIPF's Public Relations Officer Diane Dreyton could not be immediately reached.

Other ranks directly below Mr. Morris could also not be immediately reached for comment.

It is still not clear around what time it was discovered that the man had died or the circumstances surrounding his death.

Additional investigation conducted by Virgin Islands News Online has revealed that the deceased is one of six Saudi Arabian brothers who jointly filed an appeal against Sheikh Abdulla Ali Alhamrani, their brother, in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

Saudi Arabian brothers were disputing the ownership of previously jointly owned assets. One of these assets is a BVI company, according to documents from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

26 Responses to “UPDATE: Nothing suspicious as yet in Sheikh's death on Scrub Island- RVIPF”

  • uuuuuuuu (11/10/2012, 10:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no
    • rattie (11/10/2012, 10:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Money is the root of all evil too much cock-may-may going on in these little islands..and the UK officers will never find the killer!
      • Confucius (11/10/2012, 11:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Why on Earth would you automatically ass-ume that ANYONE was murdered? Have you ever heard of natural death? Nobody has stated there was a murder. Why don't you wait to see what the police discover before making such a comment?
  • Polo (11/10/2012, 10:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    well sah..why they come to the bvi with tis mess???
    • lickmout lou (11/10/2012, 12:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you only knew how much this sheik is worth your head would grow.....there is a battle going on right now with these sheiks and their families. Just wonder.
    • interesting info (12/10/2012, 00:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      There are over 600,000 registered companies in the BVI. Check out this link. http://www.offshorebvi.com/bvi-offshore-companies.php If a lawsuit is filed against a BVI registered company, the courts of the BVI must hear the matter. What a shame that one of the persons involved in the lawsuit passed away. There is always the possibility that he was in ill health prior to this court case and the stress contributed to his demise. No matter what the circumstances, my condolences to his family.
  • bam see (11/10/2012, 10:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i see another unsolved mystry
  • ... (11/10/2012, 12:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is this going be another unsolved mystery?
    • big (12/10/2012, 08:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      well sah i cant believe SHIEK is DEAD after a court matter here in the B V I. HE SHOULD GIVE ME SOME MONEY THEM WOMAN HE HAD SCRUB MAY BE FIX HIM 2 PEOPLE DEAD IN LESS THAN 3 MONTH ON SCRUB THE MANAGERS TOOOO WICKED THAT Y NO GODLY PEOPLE ON SCRUB IT ALL ABOUT MONEY TAKE HEED MONEY IS NOT ALL TAKE SOME TIME OFF TOO MUCH MONEY SHIEK GONE LEAVE ALL THAT MONEEEY

  • qc (11/10/2012, 13:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I do not know him but still I offer my condolences to the family of the late sheikh.
  • under the bus (11/10/2012, 13:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad that this happen in the BVI
  • good boy (11/10/2012, 14:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    seems like a big insurance pay out for some one?
  • boss (11/10/2012, 17:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    what happen in darkness must come out to light deman
  • ScrubGuset (11/10/2012, 18:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Being a guest on Scrub when this happened and seeing these people is very sad. Prayers from us to the family.
  • CAT (12/10/2012, 07:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    me aint care wah ah man say i see tis as yet another case dey police won't be able to solve!!!
  • The Sheikh's Friend (13/10/2012, 08:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    On behalf of Sheikh Abdelaziz family we thank those who offered there condolence very much for there kindness and we apologize to those who where disturbed of his death in the island, which was a natural death and ask you please not to make so much of it or create unnecessary stories surrounding his death for all of us are going to die one day, one way or another.
    Thank you for the understanding.
  • high hope (14/10/2012, 14:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    any pic
  • A Good Man (14/10/2012, 16:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This was a good and honorable man from a wonderful family who had been experiencing health issues for some time. Please do not make out of this tradgedy something that it is not. The world is not a better place for his passing. Our thoughts are prayers are with the family he loved.
  • sami (14/10/2012, 17:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    الله يرحمك يابوسعود و يسكنك الفردوس الاعلى من الجنه
    GOD BLESS HIM
  • Bon (16/10/2012, 08:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We had the honor of meeting The Sheikh, his brothers and his assistant while on Scrub Island and he was the most gracious, generous and kind person. We are saddened by his loss and send our condolences to his family and friends. We will always remember our fortunate rendezvous with this wonderful man.
  • Abdullah attiyah garah (22/10/2012, 19:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ﺍﺳﺎﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺍﻟﻜﺮﻳﻢ ﺍﻥ ﻳﻐﻔﺮ ﻟﻚ ﻭﻳﺮﺣﻤﻚ ﻳﺎﺑﻮ ﺳﻌﻮﺩ
    ﺍﻧﺎ ﻟﻠﻪ ﻭﺍﻧﺎ ﺍﻟﻴﻪ ﺭﺍﺟﻌﻮﻥ.

  • abdullah (22/10/2012, 19:29) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I m ganna miss u my brother

    ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻳﺮﺣﻤﻚ ﻳﺎﻟﻐﺎﻟﻲ
    .
  • SalehTheTURK (08/08/2019, 17:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have known him for a short time when I worked for him enough to discover how kind , generous and friendly person he was.
    My condolances for his family and loved ones.
    Rest in peace my friend.


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