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Sharie DeCastro decries murder, wants RVIPF overhaul

Sharie DeCastro decries murder, wants RVIPF overhaul

While declaring that crime is not an issue that Government alone can address, outspoken citizen Sharie DeCastro has called for residents to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), which she said is also in need of resources and […]

by / on January 9, 2017 at 2:02 PM /
VG records first robbery for 2017

VG records first robbery for 2017

The island of Virgin Gorda has recorded its first robbery since the start of 2017, BVI News Online has confirmed. Reports are that a woman was conducting business late last week on a porch outside Dixie’s Bar and Restaurant in […]

by / on January 9, 2017 at 6:33 AM /
Nearly a dozen people to face court for marijuana

Nearly a dozen people to face court for marijuana

A total of 10 persons will face the Magistrate’s Court in the coming weeks to answer to different cases involving alleged possession of a controlled drug – predominantly marijuana. The charges, which were laid mainly on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, […]

by / on January 4, 2017 at 4:02 PM /
Business group ‘very concerned’ about crime

Business group ‘very concerned’ about crime

Ending a year in which gunmen robbed more than 10 local businesses and physically harmed a few entrepreneurs, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) said it is ‘very concerned’ about the attacks. It further stated that it […]

by / on January 3, 2017 at 9:28 AM /