Tonight's homicides brought to eighteen the USVI's total for 2021: Fifteen on St. Croix, two in St. Thomas and one on St. John. The last homicide occurred on St. Croix; police found the unresponsive body of a man at the Altona Lagoon with multiple gunshot wounds. Its mission is to offer solid and in-depth reporting and breaking news coverage on stories affecting the Caribbean, while providing both prerecorded and live video content, including interviews, shows, along with Caribbean carnivals and festivals to its users. Licensed Gun Owner Charged With Murder. So I'm asking you, if you were on the route in Castle Coakley or you were on Peter's Rest Road, or Queen Mary Highway whether east or west from the Sion Farm intersection, we need footage from eight o'clock this morning down to 8:30 a.m. so we can see who, what, what they were wearing, who they were we need help," Comdr. Irene F.M. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. On St. Croix, the first incident took place on Jan. 17 wheretwo 17-year-old minors were shot to death in Castle Coakley; and the third on Jan. 27 when a stray bullet struck and killed well-known St. Croix native Stacie Schjang at her home in Peter's Rest. He was 53. The investigation into Mr. Jenningss homicide is still active, and police are urging anyone in the community who may have more information about the incident to contact the VIPD (350.774.2211), the Criminal Investigation Units Major Crimes Division (340.642.8449), or Crime Stoppers V.I. According to Mr. Derima, the 911 emergency call center received notification of the shooting at about 7:47 p.m. and dispatched officers to the area to investigate. The first incident occurred at Coki Point Friday afternoon and left one man critically injured after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. special investigators, including Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, were there as well. The V.I.P.D. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. You may file your application for Social Security benefits on your own or, if you wish, hire a lawyer or representative. He was 81 years old. VI CONSORTIUM ST. Since 1999 the Virgin Islands Source the only online newspaper of general circulation in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been providing the community with reliable, accurate and balanced local journalism. Mr. Martinez said the latter incident is considered a USVI homicide even if the victim died on the U.S. mainland, because the crime that led to her death occurred in the territory. On Sunday Jan. 29, 31-year-old Chandler Heathwas shot deadin Bolongo, St. Thomas, then on Monday, Feb. 13,27-year-oldAjaye Thompson was shot to death inthe area of Lovenlund, St. Thomas at about 8:32 p.m. On February 20, two men were pronounced dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Norre Gade, St. Thomas, near the Lutheran Church. It is therefore illegal to use, reproduce, rewrite, amend or plagiarise any items found on this online news site without the expressed permission of the Board of Directors or Management of VINO. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. Waste Management Authority issued a notice over the weekend informing residents. Territory - 11. All Rights Reserved. The Decimation Of The U.s.v.is Housing Stock By The 2017 Hurricanes Plus Industry Pressures In The Years That Followed Have Resulted In High Costs For Both Construction And Rental Of Homes, Plus A Tight Labor Market That Is Choking Construction. your username. Bobby Lester Dies at 78. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. Swim Champ Found Unresponsive Last Week in St. John; International Media Places. Franklin Roosevelt Thomas, also known as Vello, of Estate Mt. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Acting Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs for a seat on the Virgin Islands Superior Court bench, and he reno V.I. more | Crime, News, St. Thomas | 6 Comments January 10th, 2023 He was 63 years old. Das why them had a problem wide the man who used to be in Immigration here. The family of Donald Conrad Francois is saddened to announce his passing on Feb. 10. Second Suspect Arrested in Market Square Homicide. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. On October 23 of that year, police responded to a man who said that two ST. CROIX A Frederiksted man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend during a conversation about being a good parent. The V.I. He was arrested on Wednesday, March 1 near the Leader Jurgen Command, ST. THOMAS After tearful testimony from his third-party custodian, a judge has set reduced bail for, With the results of an autopsy still reportedly pending in the death of Jamie Cail, a 42-year-old woman, ST. CROIX VIPD officers responding to a 911 call of a man down at 105L Whim found 31-year old Akeem, VIPD 'Operation Rewind' Results in Four Arrests,, ST. THOMAS The V.I. Its mission is to offer solid and in-depth reporting and breaking news coverage on stories affecting the Caribbean, while providing both prerecorded and live video content, including interviews,. Now Playing: Creed III and Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, Game will also be streamed on!! Generation Z (or more commonly Gen Z for short), colloquially known as zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.Researchers and popular media use the mid-to-late 1990s as starting birth years and the early 2010s as ending birth years. Panama clues hit dead end: Money routing probe against firms shut TNN / Mar 01, 2018, 09:14 (IST) The second St. Thomas homicide occurred on January 2, the day the female victim who was shot during a robbery on Dec. 4 at the Glitters Store at the Havensight Mall died. ST. THOMAS A recent transplant from South America is before the courts on charges including rape and burglary. Police Department following the Schjang homicide earlier the same day, Police Commander Lt. Naomi Joseph said there were two vehicles in the Castle Coakley area, including a white car whose occupant or occupants were shooting at a brown vehicle at the front. The Lawsuits, Filed In 2021, Are In Response To Theseveral Petrochemical Releasesthat Occurred During The Brief Operational Window Of St. Croixs Refinery, Which Misted Neighboring Communities With Fine Droplets Of Oil. The University of the Virgin Islands announced Monday that . The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to survive and thrive during the worldwide Covid-19 cris Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The V.i. Economic Development Authority Board Earlier This Week Considered And Approved Several Applications For Modifications To The Applicants Tax Benefits Frameworks. ST. CROIX A Frederiksted man who allegedly forced a minor to view a photo of his genitals and tried to pressure her into displaying hers is before the courts on child abuse charges. The 911 Emergency Call Center at 11:20 p.m. received calls from concerned residents of multiple gunshots in Smith Bay and one gunshot victim. Slice, the program announced last October by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., appears to be just weeks away from beginning to offer financing to fund d A lengthy decision meeting of the V.I. Efforts by Virgin Islands News Online to corroborate this story through the Department of Justice in the USVI, current Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and former gubernatorial contender Moleto A. Smith Jr. all proved futile as they were all unavailable and up to post time had not responded to messages left. Emergency Medical Technicians examined the victim, a Black male, and determined that there were no vital signs. The department is asking anyone with information about this shooting and others on St. Croix to contact the Crime TipLine at (340). Joseph said. This is a developing story, check back for updates. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. Photo: VINO/File She was 52 years old. Nov. 27, 2021. believes that when the investigation is concluded it will be considered a justified homicide. CHARLOTTE AMALIE A St. Thomas contractor who was arrested earlier this year, was re-arrested on additional charges Monday morning after police said they received multiple reports that he had defrauded clients. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI. VI CONSORTIUM FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- As Covid-19 cases from a recent post-Crucian Christmas Festival surge continue to decline, the [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health (DoH) late Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the . News website VIConsortium is reporting that former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh has been arrested today August 18, 2015. Police Department issued a statement indicating that someone had called 911 around 1:47 pm reporting that shots had been fired in the upper Hospital Ground area. Anna Julia Morales has died. 0. Man wins over $30K for wrongful arrest, unlawful police search. The National Park Service (NPS) is reminding people who want to express their opinion onredevelopment optionsfor Caneel Bay that the public comment period will close on Monday March 6. A sign near the entrance reads, "Southgate Coastal Reserve". BREAKING NEWS : The V.I.P.D. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. The trial of a British Virgin Islands man caught by a Customs patrol officer after a high-speed chase in Coral Bay, St. John, yielded two guilty verdicts. All Rights Reserved. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. Contractor Re-Arrested On Fraud Charges After Bilking 5 People Out of $238,262. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19where a police officer shot and killed a manis considered a homicide, though according to Police Commissioner Ray Martinez the V.I.P.D. Police Chase Down Driver Attempting to Avoid Routine Traffic Stop By Source staff - March 2, 2023 The V.I. Mr. Derima said another victim was shot but survived the incident. On St. Croix, the first incident took place on Jan. 17 wheretwo 17-year-old minors were shot to deathin Castle Coakley; and the third on Jan. 27 whena stray bullet struck and killedwell-known St. Croix native Stacie Schjang at her home in Peter's Rest. Director of Communications Glen Dratte. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. "when Is The Last Time We Built 50 Homes In A Year In The Virgin Islands," Governor Bryan Asked During Aninterviewwith The Consortium Following His January State Of The Territory Address. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Port, In the BVI, Covid-Related Deaths Climb to 37, But Hospitalizations, St. Vincent Prime Minister in Hospital After Being Struck By, Reports | Jamaican Corporal Accused of Infringing on Rights, BVI Hospital Employees Seek Counseling After Witnessing, Internal Audit Department in BVI Says Work is Like, In Trinidad, Mix Reactions as Prime Minister Suggests, Wife of Assassinated Haitian President Speaks Out:. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police yesterday arrested a second man in connection with the Sunday morning shooting death of Marcos Antonio Benjamin Guerrero near Rothschild Francis "Market" Square. Feb 28, 2023. However, upon arrival to the scene, officers met two victims, though one died on the scene while the other victim succumbed to his injuries at the Schneider Regional Medical Center, according to Mr. Derima. Bessye Hall Benjamin, also known as Momie, Grandma Bessie, Mother B and Miss Benjamin, of Estate Mon Bijou died on Feb. 12. believes that when the investigation is concluded it will be considered a justified homicide. when a stray bullet struck a female victim in Peter's Rest on January 27, two law enforcement officers with intimate knowledge of the matter have confirmed to the Consortium. Police. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. officers investigate the scene of a homicide at the Green Cay Beach on St. Croix on Fri., Feb. 4, 2022. The Consortium contacted Government House Communications Director Kimberly Jones for more information just after 7:00 a.m. this morning, however she said she didnt know of any such arrest. The V.I. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police yesterday arrested a second man in connection with the Sunday morning shooting death of Marcos Antonio Benjamin Guerrero near Rothschild Francis Market Square. Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. ST. CROIX A man was shot dead just before noon Friday at the Green Cay Beach on St. Croix's east end, the Consortium learned not too long after the incident occurred. USVI Women Still in Contention for Caribbean Softball Title, Thousands of Virgin Islanders at Risk of Falling Into Poverty, Venezuelan National Who Arrived In USVI Just Six Months Ago, Public Comment Window for Caneel Bay Redevelopment Proposal, Man Armed With Gun Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Granted, Photo Gallery: U.S. Air Force Conducts 'Forward Tiger' Joint, New Computer Lab to Benefit Over 40 Youth Engaged in Programs, BVI Looking to Preserve its Culture and Heritage as it Develops, Three Community-Minded Virgin Islands Identified for Senate's, Public Invited to UVI School of Agriculture's Fruit Tree Grafting, Orlando Restaurant Owned by USVI Chef Wins 'Best Caribbean Restaurant' For Second Consecutive Year, Man Shot Dead in Estate Whim, Suspect Charged With First-Degree Murder, Autopsy Still Pending for Former U.S. . LIAT is No More: Airline Being Liquidated, the Government of Antigua Has Announced, St. Lucia Prime Minister Quarantines Himself After Feeling Sick, Takes Coronavirus Test, Patient Tests Negative For Coronavirus in Jamaica; Third Jamaican Isolated, The first homicide occurred on Jan. 15 in Market Square, St. Thomas, the second incident took place in Coki Point on Jan. 19, hail of gunfire resulted in the death of 20-year-old Andy Christian. Date of death - March 29. February 25th, 2023Tortola man pleads guilty for smuggling DR man into USVI. Department Of, Territory's Tourism Success in Covid Era, Travel Demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands, USVI Positioning Itself as Leading Caribbean, Spirit Will Start Offering Daily Flights, USVI Delegation is First to Woo Danish Travelers, Carnival VI in St. Thomas Gets Proper Kick-Off. He passed away on Feb. 8, in Lithonia, Ga. Photo: VINO/File. The investigation into Mr. Jenningss homicide is still active, and police are urging anyone in the community who may have more information about the incident to contact the VIPD (350.774.2211), the Criminal Investigation Units Major Crimes Division (340.642.8449), or Crime Stoppers V.I. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. Paul Feuerzeig, whose life served as an inspiration to his family, friends and clients, died Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, of metastatic lung cancer. He was 78 years old. Economic Development Commission Staff Recommended The Board Approve A Change To The Ownership Structure Of Alpine Group Usvi Llc To Reflect A New Partner And Distribution Of Shares. The family of Maria I. Turnbull, also known as Sally, is saddened to announce her passing on Feb. 7. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. Vipa Executive Director Carlton Dowe Spoke About The 3p Airports Industry Forum Held To Begin The Detailed Selection Process That Will Ultimately Lead To Vipas Selection Of A Private-sector Partner To Modernize And Operate The U.s.v.is Two Airports. Luis Manuel Mota-Rivas, 30, of St. Thomas, was arrested at 2:00. Luis Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Castle Burke on St. Croix, died of gunshot wounds in Estate Barren Spot on St. Croix. CONSORTIUM. CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USIV - A Tortola man has pleaded guilty to bringing an illegal alien to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for private financial gain, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday, February 24, 2023. energy.cpa-streamhd.com/softball.php. Public Information Officer Toby Derima has confirmed to the Consortium. Thomas William St. John, SAN JUAN Puerto Rico is asking you to Discover Puerto Rico in all of its unique beauty with its new tourism campaign emphasizing the individuality of its peoples. The V.I.P.D. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. Swim Champ Found Unresponsive Last Week in St. John; International Media Places Scrutiny on Boyfriend, Bryan Nominates Acting AG Carol Thomas-Jacobs for Superior Court Judgeship; Willocks Renominated, V.I. Mr. Dowe Noted That Over 60 Industry Professionals Took Part In That Event, And He Also Apprised The Board Of The Multitude Of Appearances He Had Made On Local Media Platforms, Educating The Public, Notice Inviting E-Proposals for Security Services for V.I. Daily News Staff. The star athlete was arre ST. CROIX A woman who took her daughter away from her father during las weekends Agricultural Fair is facing charges for violating a court order. of Tourism Brings a Taste of Carnival to One of America's Largest Festivals in Well-Executed Marketing Strategy, Dowe at it Again: VIPA Cuts Ribbon on Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier, Freeing Up, The Queen Mary II Makes Unscheduled Voyage to St. Thomas at Crown Bay, Watch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Docks at Crown Bay, Virgin Islands Welcomes Wonder of the Seas, World's Largest Cruise Ship to Territory, One of Royal Caribbean's Largest Cruise Ships Makes Maiden Voyage to St. Thomas, Port Authority Announces Inaugural Visit from Odyssey of the Seas, Changes to Cruise Ship Schedules on St. Croix and Crown Bay in St. Thomas, 2021 Flare That Led to Closure of Refinery Did Not Contain Hazardous Components, Ocean Point Says as it Heads Off Civil Suits Seeking Water Distribution, VIPA Board Mulls Over Connectivity Challenges, Sends Lindbergh Bay Project Back Out to Tender, Fiesta De Pueblo, Dominican Republic Independence Day Parade Back, The USVI Does it Again: Beat Produced by St. Thomas Native DJ Avalanche Takes Road March in Trinidad, V.I. Explore virgin islands consortium profile at Times of India for photos, videos and latest news of virgin islands consortium. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. Commissioners Also Heard The Annual Report Of The Enterprise Zone Commission, And Were Excited To Approve A Lease For A Popular St. Croix Bakery In The Mix To Facilitate Expansion Of The Family-owned Business. According To Some Estimates, Building Costs In The Territory, Ahead Of A Scheduled Hearing Early Next Month, Limetree Bay Ventures, Llc, (ocean Point Terminals) Is Asking A Federal Judge To Toss Out Applications For Preliminary Injunctions In Four Civil Suits That Have Been Filed Against It. viconsortium 1 year ago Using EPA-Approved Procedure, Limetree Bay Will Start Purging Oil and. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. According to the VIPD, at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, the 911 emergency call center was notified of shots fired in Estate Barren Spot. V.I.P.D. Carlos A. Cruz, also known as Bandidaje, of Christiansted, died on Jan. 31. Roy H. Oliver of Estate Whim -- known on St. Croix as Sarge and on St. Thomas as Bloody -- died at the blessed age of 94 on Feb. 22. Details pertaining to the arrest remain scant, but The Consortium is correctly working its sources. Rhonda R. Hendricks-Hodge died on Jan. 14. VI Consortium | Breaking News, USVI News, Caribbean News, Politics, Culture, Entertainment, Business, . When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. The parade to celebrate 179 years of the Dominican Republics independence is coming back to the streets of Christiansted tomorrow, February 26th. gers board regular meeting friday, january 20, 2023 the regular meeting of the gers board of trustees will be streamed live on youtube at: gers of the virgin islands on thursday, january 26th at 9:30 a.m. gers retirees must complete irs form w-4p wednesday, january 18, 2023 The victim of the Jan. 27 incident, identified by next of kin as 46-year-old Stacie Schjang, was in her bedroom near a window in her Peter's Rest Home, located just south of the El Sol Bar & Restaurant on the road separating Peter's Rest from Castle Coakley.
Handmade Welsh Jewellery North Wales,
Husqvarna Z246 Wiring Diagram,
Lexus Ls460 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement,
Rustic Rose Events Pricing,
Restaurants With Live Music Orange County,
Articles V