Following Friday’s brazen daylight armed robbery of a local jewellery store in the heart of Road Town, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed his grave disappointment with the incident which he termed to be an act of selfishness. The premier like many residents across the territory was shocked to hear the news of the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed an armed robbery occurred this morning at the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. Details are still developing regarding the incident. However, there are unconfirmed reports from people nearby that gunshots may have been fired during the robbery. Video circulating on social media shows … Continued
The Analysis and Investigation Unit (AIU) of the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) is raising the alarm over a substantial surge in a business email compromise scheme which is presenting a grave threat to the real estate industry. Business email compromise entails unauthorized access to email accounts for various illicit activities, including unauthorized fund transfers, confidential … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in response to an armed robbery report, executed a search warrant on a private premise in Virgin Gorda on Friday, January 19 which led to a drug bust on the sister island. The operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals, Bob George (56), Bakembe George … Continued
The Major Incident Team of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough in the murder case involving then-26-year-old Azim Yonnas, who lost his life on September 3rd, 2023, in the Long Bush area. Police said after an exhaustive investigation spanning just over three months, one person has been arrested for … Continued
The sentencing of former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering Maynard has been pushed back once again by a few weeks after a number of delays came about in the drug and money laundering trial for former premier Andrew Fahie. As was previously reported, the trial for the former premier was reset to January … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a “senior government official” has been charged with one count of Breach of Trust in a Public Office. The police did not disclose the identity of the “senior government official” and said no further information can be provided at this time as the matter will … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning to motorists traversing the territory that it will be enhancing its surveillance throughout the month of December to penalize all motorists in violation of the Road Traffic Act Cap 218. The RVIPF reminded the motoring public that it is illegal to operate a … Continued
A Sea Cow’s Bay resident has been charged in relation to a recent stabbing incident. He is 29-year-old Verne Forbes Jr. who is charged for a November 19 incident that left one man nursing several stab wounds. According to the RVIPF, reports were received concerning a male who arrived at Dr. Orlando Hospital with stab … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough into the series of burglaries in the Road Town area, arresting and charging three males as a result. They are 32-year-old Kempes Nicholls of Wickham’s Cay I, 45-year-old David Baronville of Long Bush and 33-year-old Mikhail Howe of Lower Estate. Nicholls is charged … Continued
