RVIPF INVESTIGATES GREENLAND SHOOTING INCIDENT – BVIFA ISSUES STATEMENT

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

RVIPF WARNS PUBLIC: UP TO 14 YEARS FOR CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL

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

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ADDRESSES RISING SUBSTANCE USE IN SCHOOLS

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 NATIONALS KILLED AS AIRCRAFT GOES DOWN IN DOMINICA 

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

PREMIER ASSURES EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GUN-RELATED INCIDENTS

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

MOTORISTS WARNED OF MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS NEAR ROUNDABOUT IN ROAD TOWN

Motorists traversing the area near the roundabout in Road Town, Tortola, heading in the direction of Supa Valu Ltd. on Waterfront Drive, are being urged to exercise caution following confirmed reports of multiple accidents in the vicinity. While the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has yet to release an official statement regarding the incidents, … Continued