The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has revealed that a dozen of its officers are currently interdicted, primarily in connection with breaches of trust. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool disclosed this information during a press conference held on […]
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RVIPF: BVI sees historic expansion of organised crime
Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis has revealed that 2024 marked the first time the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) encountered organised property crime in the territory. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January 15, following a spate […]
We will not accept any corruption in the RVIPF — Vanterpool
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is cracking down on corruption within its ranks to rebuild public trust and ensure accountability. “We will not tolerate or accept any officers who are corrupted in any way to remain in the […]
Security Council urges public to play a role in crime prevention
The National Security Council (NSC) is calling on the public to assist in preventing and detecting crime following recent incidents in Tortola. At its weekly meeting held on Wednesday, the NSC received updates from the Acting Commissioner of Police about […]
Repairing damaged incinerator is ‘like pulling teeth’
Repairs to the damaged Pockwood Pond incinerator have been described as “like pulling teeth” by Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, who recently acknowledged long-standing challenges in addressing waste management in the BVI. Despite these struggles, he assured residents that progress was […]
Eyesore treated!
Authorities have acted swiftly to clear an illicit dumpsite following negative press regarding a pile of solid waste left by the roadside in Sea Cow’s Bay for the last few weeks. Just hours after BVI News published a photo of […]
Male shot dead in Purcell Estate
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the murder of a young man during a shooting incident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15. Details remain unclear, but police confirmed the incident occurred in the Purcell […]
Penn should join the VIP government, Skelton Cline suggests
Talk show host and political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn consider joining the government. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, Skelton Cline argued that unity within the Virgin Islands’ political leadership is […]
Water & Sewerage Authority Act to be repealed and replaced
The government has announced plans to repeal the Water and Sewerage Authority Act of 2022. Governor Daniel Pruce announced the move during the recently delivered Speech from the Throne, which marked the opening of the new legislative session. The repeal […]
Iris Penn Smith Clinic closure due to staff shortage
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has revealed that the temporary closure of the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End is due to a staff shortage. Marketing & Public Relations Manager at the BVIHSA, Damion Grange, confirmed the staffing […]
