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'We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence'- NSC on Pier Park robbery

- National Security Council briefed on investigation of brazen daylight robbery on House of Luxury
House of Luxury in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park was pounced upon by armed robbers around 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Photo: VINO/File
The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at the House of Luxury in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Photo:Internet Source
The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at the House of Luxury in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Photo:Internet Source
In a press release the Council stated, “We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence and express serious concern that such an incident took place in the afternoon while patrons were present on the compound and potentially unaware of the danger.” Photo: VINO/File
In a press release the Council stated, “We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence and express serious concern that such an incident took place in the afternoon while patrons were present on the compound and potentially unaware of the danger.” Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at House of Luxury in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park around 2:00 PM.

In a press release, the Council stated, “We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence and express serious concern that such an incident took place in the afternoon while patrons were present on the compound and potentially unaware of the danger.”

NSC met on Wednesday 

The NSC held its weekly meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Acting Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr.

During the meeting, the Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Richard Ullger, provided a briefing on the ongoing investigation and the search efforts related to the armed robbery, along with discussions on other criminal matters.

Public urged to remain calm 

The NSC expressed its full support for the ongoing investigation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

It urges the public to remain calm, avoid approaching the suspects, and report any information directly to the police or to Crime Stoppers. 

Business owners told to implement crime prevention measures

The NSC also assured the business community and the wider public that enhanced crime prevention measures would be implemented throughout the upcoming Christmas shopping season.

The Council also encouraged businesses and residents to take appropriate steps to safeguard their property and personal safety.

According to the release, the Acting Commissioner of Police is expected to brief the public today, Thursday, December 4, with an update on the progress of the investigation.

The NSC continues to call on the public to support the police in preventing and detecting crime. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the police, call Crime Stoppers, or use the confidential and untraceable hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS), 800-847-8477, or 368-9339.

22 Responses to “'We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence'- NSC on Pier Park robbery”

  • Condemn? (04/12/2025, 08:27) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Their condemnation don't hold water when people done put all their efforts into trying to make a business work in the already difficulties of doing business in the BVI.
  • Cindy (04/12/2025, 09:00) Like (7) Dislike (36) Reply
    more talk while crime under this white man is up we need jacky back
  • Letty (04/12/2025, 10:08) Like (12) Dislike (21) Reply
    I sick of hearing this same crap over and over again businesses need to protect themselves. How? When not one can get a license to have a weapon. I’m surprised that there are not more robberies than it has. John public know no one have a gun but the crooks. What the sense of security when they have to step aside with men with weapons?
  • wondering (04/12/2025, 10:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you condemn it. AND????
  • QUIET AND HIDING (04/12/2025, 10:51) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    WHERE IS THE GREAT WHITE HOPE?
  • Why use that woman name? (04/12/2025, 11:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    To spread your filth…

    Coward move.
  • controversial (04/12/2025, 11:53) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    we strongly condemn the useless crime summit the nsc had some time ago. wasting time and money instead of doing something that can help with the crime situation. go siddung.
  • Really (04/12/2025, 12:16) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    "The Council also encouraged businesses and residents to take appropriate steps to safeguard their property and personal safety." What can they do close the door?
  • OH WOW (04/12/2025, 13:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Talk and more talk its time for action. Everyone know you can speak well.
  • @QUIET AND HIDING (04/12/2025, 13:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    HE HOPING AND PRAYING THAT " WIGGIE " THE GREATEST BLACK HOPE WOULD SHOW HIM HOW , INSTEAD OF JUST FLEXING OF HIS FLAPS , WHICH IS ALL FAMOUS FOR YA YA YAAR YA YAR YA
    • @ @ quiet and hiding (05/12/2025, 00:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why you always picking on Cindy? What an sick person
  • prove me wrong (04/12/2025, 14:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    WASN'T IT A MEMBER OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL WHO BROUGHT IN VIBEZ KARTEL TO INFLUENCE THE YOUTH?
  • @ LETTY (04/12/2025, 15:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    No offense ) BUT JUST THINK FOR A MOMENT , A SHOOT OUT BETWEEN THESE WANNABE ENTITLED YOUTHS AND A STORE OWNER ) AND YOU ARE IN THE LINE OF FIRE ( AS IN BULLETS ) WE DONE KNOW THAT THESE ENTITLED WANNABE BAD BOYZ ISN'T AFRAID TO PULL THE TRIGGER OF THEIR ( AK 47 ) , YOU WILL BE RIP , AND EVEN NIF YHEY CATCH THEM , IT AIN'T GOING ANYWHERE , THE WANNABE JUDTICE SYSTEM IS LIKE THE ROADS * FULL AH HOLES * SO THEY WILL BE BACK ON THE STREETS GETTING THEIR BRAGGING RIGHTS LIKE HEROES / MEANWHILE OUR WANNABE ARISTOCRATS TRAVELING ALL OVER YHE GLOBE ON TAXPAYERS MONEY AND ACTLIKE LIKE THEY JUST CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN SHOWING ALL THEIR TEETH , AND AT HOME THE ENTITLED YOUTHS ARE CREATING THEIR OWN GUN , AND MOT NONE ARE SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT THEM JUST LIKE WHEN THE COME BACK AND NOR SAYING ANYTHING ON EHET THE COUNTRY BENIFITED FROM THEIR TRAVELING
  • @@ LETTY (04/12/2025, 17:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    different person. You can not depend on the kindness of a robber or burglar.
  • heard (04/12/2025, 19:35) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    They have 4 suspects. I hope it sticks and they are indeed the ones that pull off the brazen robbery. Was the boat dusted for finger prints or they were wearing gloves. Did they check for shoe prints in the sand or took shoe molds from the sand.
  • @ @@ LETTY (04/12/2025, 22:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I DONT KNOW WHO RIGHT OR WRONG , BUT WHEN BULLETS START FLYING IT DONT PICK AND CHOOSE ,( IT DOESN'T MATTER IF TMUTS THE ROBBER OR THE OWNER THSTS WAS GETTING R SO WHOEVER WANTS TO PLAY BULLETPROOF CAN SEE IF THE BULLETS WILL BOUNCE OFF THEM
  • —————————— (05/12/2025, 00:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where is the white commissioner? Jacky would have had them arrested already bossie
  • @ @@ LETTY (05/12/2025, 07:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You big up them but when they go to attack someone and they hit back even in the air them man going running. I bet they wont go do that if there was real security.


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