21-year-old Keron Hodge was arrested and charged after an operation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Sunday led to the seizure of an AK-47 rifle and a quantity of ammunition. Police confirmed the charges in a media release on Wednesday, September 6. The release stated that officers of the Criminal Investigations Department … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed that more than 800 kilograms of cocaine was seized during the recent drug bust operation on the sister island of Anegada. In addition to the drugs, police in a media release on Friday said they also seized a Cessna aircraft which reportedly transported the drugs to … Continued
Recent cyber-attacks of one of the Big Four audit firms in the United States, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), have left more than 82,000 clients of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico exposed, with their personal data now in the possession of the hackers. According to the reports, the audit firm confirmed two cyber-attacks over the last two months … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom is that there is an ongoing drug bust on the sister island of Anegada. According to the reports, the bust occurred today sometime after 5:00 p.m. on the runway of the Auguste George Airport. 284 Media reached out to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to confirm the incident but no … Continued
The police have confirmed reports of yet another boat being set ablaze in the West End area of Tortola. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the incident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, in close proximity to a popular laundromat. In addition to the destroyed speed boat, police also … Continued
After both pleading guilty to conspiring to import cocaine and agreeing to assist authorities in the ongoing drug trafficking case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard are set to be sentenced on August 21, 2023. According to a recent court document, for the offence, the customary mandatory minimum term … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning to all persons who intend on engaging in violence or illegal activities during the Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, stating that actions will be swift and decisive. This after the RVIPF confirmed that they had to intervene in 16 fights as well as confiscate marijuana, … Continued
No foul play has been suspected at this stage following the discovery of a partially decomposed body in the heart of Road Town on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a recent statement to the media. Following reports of the discovery of the body which was found in … Continued
Contrary to the speculation that occurred following the July 7 major drug bust in Anguillan waters, no locals were arrested, nor is the bust linked to the July 19 cocaine bust in East End, Tortola. This was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent press conference following queries by 284 Media. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine drug bust in East End last Wednesday, that resulted in the seizure of drugs, two boats, firearms and ammunition. He is Rico Penn of Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola who has been charged with possession of a … Continued
