Police Constable Earlando Baynes has been arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Public Officer following an internal investigation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) into a significant security breach. The breach, which occurred during a planned operation in November 2024, involved the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, compromising the operation’s … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the seizure of 71.84 kilograms (71,840 grams) of suspected cannabis during a routine inspection at the Port Purcell Port. The estimated street value of the intercepted drugs is approximately USD $718,400. The discovery was made by Customs officers who identified several suspicious items concealed within a … Continued
His Majesty’s Customs Department is urging the public to join the fight against illicit drug trafficking following the interception of a major drug operation earlier this week. The significant seizure occurred during a routine inspection on December 10, 2024, when customs officers discovered a large number of packages containing a green vegetable substance suspected to … Continued
Police Officer Jellian Hobson of Paraquita Bay has been granted bail in the amount of $100,000 after appearing at the Magistrate’s Court in connection with a domestic violence incident. The charge follows an investigation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) into an incident that occurred on November 10, 2024. The RVIPF reaffirmed its … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to stay alert against a surge in WhatsApp scams targeting individuals through fraudulent messages and hacking attempts. Officials report that scammers are using familiar tactics, such as posing as known contacts and sending fake Zoom meeting links or messages requesting six-digit codes. Once access is gained, scammers … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is conducting an intensive search for three suspects who fled following an armed home invasion in the Cocodella area on the afternoon of Monday, December 2. According to a statement issued by the RVIPF, officers responded to a report of a home invasion shortly after 3:00 p.m. Upon … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged 36-year-old South African national Lesley Joubert with manslaughter following a tragic marine accident that claimed the life of Stephen Cross Jr., a 39-year-old resident of St. Thomas, USVI. The incident occurred on the evening of November 22 near Saba Rock. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 21-foot … Continued
Former Premier of the Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, has been relocated to the Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, Georgia, where he continues to serve an 11-year sentence. Previously held in Miami, Florida, following his sentencing in August, Fahie is continuing to appeal his conviction through the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals. His release date … Continued
32-year-old Richard Barronville of Long Bush, Tortola and Khalid Smith, 24, of the United States Virgin Islands, have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Explosives after law enforcement discovered a firearm and ammunition during a vessel inspection near Frenchman’s Cay. The discovery was made on Thursday, November 14, 2024, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a substantial expansion of its CCTV surveillance network across Tortola and Virgin Gorda, boosting security and creating notable cost benefits. By the end of 2024, over 100 advanced CCTV cameras will be installed in strategic locations throughout Tortola, while Virgin Gorda will see its CCTV sites … Continued
