The National Security Council (NSC) has assured the public that it will be utilising every available tool at its disposal to curb the current trend of escalating crime in the territory. The assurance follows an emergency meeting held on Monday, October 9, in the aftermath of the Elmore Stoutt High School incident and the shooting … Continued
The National Security Council (NSC) has confirmed that no firearms or deadly weapons were found to be on the premises of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on Monday, following a disruptive dispute between students of the school which reportedly occurred over “a stolen bike”. The NSC held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss … Continued
The prison officer who was shot during Monday’s bizarre shooting incident that involved a vehicle from His Majesty’s Prison is said to be in a stable non-life-threatening condition at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The update came following a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Monday which was held to discuss the incident and … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) has confirmed that a female was injured in this morning’s shooting incident that involved a vehicle from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP). The confirmation came in a statement to the media on Monday which stated that the female’s condition was unknown at the time of the publication. “The RVIPF can … Continued
Heartfelt condolences have been sent to the family of Police Detective Paul France after he was identified as the person found in the submerged vehicle in Road Town, Tortola early on Saturday. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins conveyed his condolences to Detective France’s family and expressed his gratitude to the members of the public who … Continued
34-year-old Carrot Bay resident Kyle Baronville has been slapped with several charges stemming from the October 3 shooting in the Crabbe Lot area on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the charges, stating that Baronville is charged with Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with the Intent to Endanger Life, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged four men in relation to Friday’s police operation which resulted in the seizure of guns, ammunition and drugs. They are 27-year-old Omari Roberts of Hannah’s Estate, 32-year-old Everette Isaac, 44-year-old Pedro Mercedes Soto, and 28-year-old Odai Abdulsalam. Roberts is charged with two counts of Keeping a … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom is that several males have been arrested in connection to a drug bust on Tortola. The men were observed by residents along the roadway near Prospect Reef and at the time were in handcuffs and surrounded by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). 284 Media reached out to … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has debunked the recent claims that the security of His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut was compromised on Thursday, September 21, during an alleged lockdown of the facility. Following reports that the prison was under lockdown, it was reported that a prisoner was almost let out of the facility. During … Continued
A total of twenty charges were laid before the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 25, against Nyron Erickson of West End, Tortola, jointly charging the 31-year-old with criminal offences stemming from a major drug and firearms bust in 2021. Erickson appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards virtually, where he was jointly charged with Jose Almestica, Jennifer … Continued
