The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made significant strides in its efforts to combat illegal firearms and ammunition possession, with officers recovering four firearms and 302 rounds of ammunition within the first six weeks of 2025. Among the recovered weapons was a modified pistol classified as a prohibited weapon, capable of discharging multiple … Continued
Anguilla’s governor and premier have stated that it is too early to speculate on the motives behind the island’s recent violent crimes, including the February 17 murder of Virgin Islander Omari Roberts, stressing that ongoing investigations must be allowed to take their course. In a joint statement following a briefing with the Commissioner of Police, … Continued
The Royal Anguilla Police Force has confirmed the tragic shooting death of 29-year-old Omari Roberts, a Virgin Islander, in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2025. Roberts, who had arrived on the island just three days earlier on February 14, was fatally shot at Hill Side Bar, located on Back Street, South Hill. According … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on the public road near Greenland Field, East End, Tortola on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a football match. According to police reports, three masked individuals approached a group of males shortly after 10:00 p.m. Upon seeing what appeared … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged 32-year-old George Ollivierre Jr. with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and two counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosives after a targeted operation in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 6, 2025. Ollivierre who was arrested with two other males was found in possession of 35 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding the circulation of explicit material involving minors, warning that violators will face severe penalties, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. In a media release on Monday, February 3, the RVIPF noted that under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2014, individuals … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made significant strides in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of four individuals following a search operation in Cane Garden Bay on Friday, January 24, 2025. The operation resulted in the discovery of two firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition. Charged in connection with the illegal … Continued
The Ministry of Education in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has expressed deep concern over recent reports of illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana-infused foods, and sexual enhancement drugs, being found in secondary schools across the territory. The ministry issued an official statement addressing the troubling issue and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring … Continued
French authorities have launched an involuntary manslaughter investigation following a plane crash in Dominica that killed four French nationals, the Fort-de-France prosecutor’s office announced Monday. The Cessna 172 aircraft crashed Sunday in mountainous terrain near the southeastern village of La Plaine shortly after departing from Douglas-Charles Airport bound for Martinique. The plane took off at … Continued
With the recent rise in gun-related crimes in the British Virgin Islands, questions have surfaced about the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s ability to handle the escalating situation and whether external assistance from the United Kingdom may be necessary. During a recent press conference, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley acknowledged … Continued
