The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed an incident on a barge near Pockwood Pond earlier today, February 17, following a report received after 9 am. Initial investigations indicate that a male entered a tank on the barge and subsequently lost consciousness. In a heroic attempt to rescue him, two additional males entered… Continue reading Suspected Chemical Exposure Incident at Barge – One Feared Dead and Three Hospitalised
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Man Arrested on Valentine’s Day Charged With Drug Possession
Tortola resident Royanson Arrington was arrested on Valentine’s Day and charged with two counts of possession of controlled drugs. A Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) release said officers on February 14 acting on a tip intercepted a vehicle with several occupants in Fish Bay on Tortola. During a search of the vehicle, the illegal… Continue reading Man Arrested on Valentine’s Day Charged With Drug Possession
Illegal Immigrants Discovered on Cooper Island
In a joint operation between Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Officers and US Customs and Border Control, authorities intercepted a vessel suspected of transporting illegal immigrants just off the shores of Cooper Island late Wednesday night. The vessel ran aground on Cooper Island, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Upon inspection, 25 adults and… Continue reading Illegal Immigrants Discovered on Cooper Island
Inside the Heist: Surveillance Footage Of The Daring Aladdin Jewellery Store Robbery Released
The daring armed robbery of Alladin Jewellery yesterday, February 9, caught on CCT Camera, shows the harrowing moments as at least three gun-wielding assailants stormed the premises, leaving staff members traumatised and fearing for their lives. According to eyewitness accounts, the robbers, numbering four in total, brandished firearms as they forcefully entered the store, firing… Continue reading Inside the Heist: Surveillance Footage Of The Daring Aladdin Jewellery Store Robbery Released
Governor Daniel Pruce Condemns Armed Robbery, Vows Support for Investigation
Governor Daniel Pruce issued a strong condemnation in response to the brazen armed robbery at Aladdin Store in Flemming Street, Road Town, today January 9. In an exclusive statement to JTV, Governor Pruce expressed his dismay and solidarity with those affected by the crime. “Like the rest of the community, I am appalled to hear… Continue reading Governor Daniel Pruce Condemns Armed Robbery, Vows Support for Investigation
Police Locates Getaway Vehicle – Aladdin Store Robbers Still On The Run
Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have located the vehicle used by four armed robbers on Friday morning to escape the scene after robbing the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. A video shared with this news agency shortly after midday on February 9 showed officers collecting evidence from… Continue reading Police Locates Getaway Vehicle – Aladdin Store Robbers Still On The Run
Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie Opts Not to Testify in Drug Conspiracy Trial
Defence attorney Theresa Van Vliet announced on January 5, to Judge Kathleen Williams that former Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie would not be testifying at his ongoing drug conspiracy trial. This disclosure marked one of the most notable moments of the court proceedings that day, which otherwise mainly consisted of procedural matters, technical explanations, and… Continue reading Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie Opts Not to Testify in Drug Conspiracy Trial
Truck Caught AFire After Overturning in Accident on Paul Wattley Road, Tortola
One Visibly Trapped While Another Feared Dead The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a critical accident on Joe’s Hill. According to reports, a sewage truck overturned and caught fire today, January 30th, on Manse Road, Joe’s Hill, with one person reportedly trapped inside the vehicle and another critically injured at the time… Continue reading Truck Caught AFire After Overturning in Accident on Paul Wattley Road, Tortola
Former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie Drug Trial Starts
Almost twenty-four months after his apprehension at Miami Airport in the United States, the cocaine smuggling and money laundering trial of former British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie started on Monday, January 29. In April 2022, Fahie along with Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, the Managing Director of BVI Ports Authority, and her son, Kadeem Stephan Maynard,… Continue reading Former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie Drug Trial Starts