RVIPF investigating early morning murder in Purcell Estate.

Sources are confirming that spent shells were allegedly found in the possession of a Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Officer on Monday December 15, 2025. The spent shells were said to be found while the Officer was leaving island, and going through the airport security check point.We are told the Officer was not arrested at the time, and as of this morning, has not been arrested. Anyone found in possession of guns or explosives, spent shells while leaving or arriving in the Territory is normal...

UpdateUpdated reports to our newsroom is confirming that the victim is alive and has been transported by ambulance to the Dr. D Orlando Hospital.We will continue to bring updated details as information comes in.Early ReportSources are confirming a shooting in the Fahie Hill area. Persons have confirmed that it is a murder, reporting a bullet riddled Kia Soul and a body inside. We understand the Police and Paramedics are not on site as yet. This is a breaking news story. We will update as informa...

Confirmed reports to our media room are that on Saturday 12 August, a ‘Go Fast’ Apache boat was stolen from its location. The boat was later recovered by police based on a report they received. Reports indicate that a firearm and ammunition were recovered and the boat is now in police custody as investigations continue. Unconfirmed reports allege that the owner of the ‘go fast’ Apache boat stolen on Saturday 12 August is Dante Wattley, local entertainer and son of the late former Legislator ...

In press releases distributed to the media on Saturday 22 July, Police have confirmed that both boats seized in last week’s drug bust were tampered with. On Wednesday 19 July 2023, the RVIPF were in a drug bust operation at sea which saw the seizure of two go fast boats and tons of cocaine. On Friday afternoon 21 July, the Donzi was seen being escorted under heavy police protection. However, in the wee hours of Saturday morning, the boat was burned beyond recognition while in police custody at ...

Following reports of planned industrial action from Custom Officers, the Premier Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Governor David Archer are now in a battle to rectify the matter of outstanding increments as more Government offices and entities threaten further industrial action.  Threats continue to come in to media houses from varying departments with intended plans of striking. Some residents say the cup has run over. In an interview the Premier indicated that “News reports suggesting t...

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed a new Governor for the Territory. Mr. Daniel Pruce has been appointed the new Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Mr. John Rankin CMG. Pruce will take up his appointment as of January 2024. His Excellency the Governor John Rankin CMG term as Governor of the British Virgin Islands will come to an end as of December 2023. The Virgin Islands is in the midst of implementing COI recommendations and the Counsel In ...

In surprising news out of the UK House of Commons this morning, the RT Honourable Lord Goldsmith has quit the UK Government as Johnson supporters and Prime Minister Sunak continue to butt heads.  Goldsmith was placed on the House of Lords by former Prime Minister Johnson, who himself resigned from the House of Commons some short weeks ago. Goldsmith quit the government this morning with a stinging attack on Rishi Sunak's environmental record. In a highly-critical letter to the U.K. leader, the e...