The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) say it is investigating the discovery of a body along the shoreline at Handsome Bay Beach, Virgin Gorda near the airport, on Friday, February 28th, 2025.
After 7pm on Friday, officers responded to reports of an unresponsive individual found near the water’s edge. Upon arrival, an investigation was immediately launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Following further inquiries, the deceased has been identified as Bernard George, a resident of the Handsome Bay area.
The RVIPF is appealing to anyone who may have
seen or had recent contact with Mr. George to come forward.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously via the Crime Stoppers
hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS).
The owners, management and staff of CCT, BVI Cable Ltd. and 284 Media express sincere condolences to the family of the late Mr. Bernard George.
More to come as the story develops.