The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has strongly condemned an act of violence that occurred near the Greenland Football Field in East End, Tortola, on Sunday, February 9. In an official statement, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for players, officials, and spectators. “The safety of our community is our top priority, and we will be cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they investigate this matter,” the BVIFA stated.

According to the association, the shooting took place on a public road long after the final match had ended. “By this time, the teams had already left the field, and the lights had been turned off, though some patrons were still gathered in the vicinity,” the statement read.

The BVIFA urged anyone with information to assist law enforcement and extended its thoughts to those affected. The association also emphasised its dedication to fostering a culture of respect, unity, and sportsmanship, adding that it will continue working with local authorities to enhance security measures at events.

Despite the incident, the BVIFA confirmed that regular training sessions would proceed as scheduled throughout the week. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has pushed back against recent media reports suggesting that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion was placed on forced leave, calling the claims “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.”

Vanterpool urged media outlets to exercise diligence in verifying information before publication, emphasizing the ease with which these claims could have been fact-checked. “Disseminating misinformation and disinformation can have serious reputational consequences—not just for the individuals named, but also for the integrity of the RVIPF as a whole,” she stated.

The acting commissioner declined to comment further on what she described as baseless rumors, making it clear that she does not endorse or recognize the claims circulating in local media.

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Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred after 10 p.m. on February 9 in the vicinity of the Greenland Field, where three masked individuals opened fire at a man who managed to escape without being shot but sustained minor injuries while fleeing.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), a group of males was approached by three masked individuals. One of the men fled upon seeing what appeared to be a firearm, and shots were fired in his direction.

Authorities have not released details on the victim’s condition beyond confirming that he suffered minor injuries while escaping. No other injuries have been reported, and there is no word on whether any suspects have been identified.

The RVIPF has launched an investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Updates will be provided as more details become available.