The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for two men in connection with the shooting and attempted murder of 21-year-old K’zhari Stoutt on Friday, November 8, 2024. Stoutt, who was shot in Long Bush, Tortola, underwent surgery at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and is currently reported to be … Continued
A shooting incident reportedly took place near Long Bush, Tortola, on Friday afternoon shortly before 1:00 p.m. Preliminary information suggested that a male victim was shot in the area commonly referred to as “The Ghetto” before fleeing on a motor scooter. Witnesses say the individual made his way to the vicinity of the UP Cineplex … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting residents to a recent spike in blackmail scams involving demands for cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. Police revealed that in these alarming scams, victims have reported receiving text messages from unknown numbers threatening to release compromising photos or personal information unless they comply with payment demands. The RVIPF … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging East End residents and business owners to tighten security following a recent wave of burglaries in the area, particularly in the Greenland and Long Look communities. In a press release on Tuesday, November 5, the RVIPF revealed that over the past week, more than seven incidents … Continued
Reports have confirmed the attempted robbery of a local business Matcha’s Bar and Grill in Fort Hill, Tortola, Virgin Islands. On the afternoon of November 4th, 2024 a masked indivual armed with a high-powered weapon approached the business establishment. It was revealed that the owner of the business successfully escaped the gunman, who then fled … Continued
Four men accused of the 2020 murder of Matthew Daly were acquitted on Tuesday, October 15, after Justice Rajiv Persad upheld a No Case submission from their defence attorneys, citing insufficient evidence. The five-week trial, which began on September 16, 2024, ended with the judge directing the jury to return Not Guilty verdicts for Edward … Continued
Residents of East End/Long Look reported hearing gunshots in their community just before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 prompting a heavy police response. Details about the incident remain scarce, but one resident described it as a drive-by shooting. As of Tuesday evening, there were no reports of injuries related to the incident. Witnesses noted … Continued
United States Virgin Islands Police are investigating the desecration of the grave of Virgin Islander Kalik Aaron, after a disturbing discovery was made by Public Works Department employees at the Eastern Cemetery in Smith Bay, St. Thomas on Tuesday, October 8. According to an article published by the Virgin Islands Daily News on Thursday, a … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued an urgent public alert regarding a fraudulent advertisement scheme currently proliferating on social media platforms. In a bulletin released on September 11, 2024, the ministry warned residents about a deceptive campaign falsely offering free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations purportedly on behalf of the … Continued
A boating tragedy unfolded late Thursday night, September 5, as a vessel traveling from Jost Van Dyke began taking on water, leading to the death of a young woman and the continued search for a missing man. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reported that a distress call was placed at around 10:00 p.m. … Continued
