ST. CROIX A man was shot dead in his yard in Estate Whim Saturday morning in what police believe to be an ambush-style killing. Upon officers' arrival, the victim was found on the ground in the yard appearing unresponsive and with multiple gunshot wounds about the body. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. A Connecticut man was shot to death in the Bronx on Sunday, police said. 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. Posted on December 14, 2022. The Family-March 3, 2023. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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 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. 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. gers news. By VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX Two shooting incidents that occurred Monday night on St. Croix left six individuals. The second St. Thomas homicideoccurred 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. Anna Julia Morales has died. According to The Consortiums source, the arrest appears to be a joint effort between the feds and the local government. All Rights Reserved. The department is asking anyone with information about this shooting and others on St. Croix to contact the Crime TipLine at (340) 778-4950, or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. THOMAS One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting near Hospital Ground in St. Thomas on Friday, as total homicide deaths in the territory for 2023 climbs to 8. The last homicide occurred on St. Croix; police found the unresponsive body of a man at the Altona Lagoon with multiple gunshot wounds. CHARLOTTE AMALIE The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved the Virgin Islands School Year 2021-2022 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Territorial Plan for School Children. Man Armed With Gun Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase, Autopsy Still Pending for Former U.S. 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. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI. Deaths. Police officers in Smith Bay, where two men were shot and killed. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. ST. THOMAS One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting near Hospital Ground in St. Thomas on Friday, as total homicide deaths in the territory for 2023 climbs to 8. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. The department is asking anyone with information about this shooting and others on St. Croix to contact the Crime TipLine at (340). Contractor Re-Arrested On Fraud Charges After Bilking 5 People Out of $238,262. 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. By Judi Shimel - February 28, 2023. Photo: VINO/File. Scene of Estate Whim shooting on St. Croix on Sat. Deferred maintenance issues in public housing units are driving eye watering utility bills for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. 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. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday . Op-Ed: Fostering a Culture of Collaboration in the U.S., Five Years After Hurricane Maria: A Transformative Virgin, JAG-VI Earns Jobs for America's Graduates Highest, The History of Brain Drain in the U.S. Virgin Islands, WICO Dock Dredging Cost of $17 Million Will be Far Exceeded. The Caneel Bay retained use estate a unique arrangement crafted by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1983, setting aside the 150-acre resort for independent operation and management will remain in place until its expiration on September 30, 2023 when the NPS assumes full responsibility. 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 last homicide occurred on St. Croix. Board of Elections finalized its choice for leadership in the current term. The last shooting incident, which occurred Saturday, April 10 on St .Croix, left three injured and one dead. All Rights Reserved. Tomorrows parade will be the 14th held in the USVI, and will be the first full-fledged parade since the pandemic. Sign in. The Queen Mary II will make an unscheduled visit t Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, docked for the first tim St. Thomas Royal Caribbeans 1,138-foot Long, 135-foot, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Odyssey Of The Seas, A Lengthy Decision Meeting Of The V.i. 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. 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. Bessye Hall Benjamin, also known as Momie, Grandma Bessie, Mother B and Miss Benjamin, of Estate Mon Bijou died on Feb. 12. Director of Communications Glen Dratte. He reportedly left when she ordered him to get out of her home. By ERNICE GILBERT/ V.I. The Return, Miss World USVI is Said to Have Stunned World-Wide, No Carnival in St. Thomas Next Year, Governor, VI Consortium Announces 'Quarantine Jouvert',, Steel Pulse, Chronixx, Morgan Heritage, and Third, Jamaican Reggae Artist Jah Cure Sentenced to, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley Concert in St. Thomas. 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. She was surrounded by her loving family and compassionate staff at Bridges Assisted Living and Rivers of Care. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. Posted on January 19, 2023 by John McCarthy. Meanwhile, shortly after the first 911 report, a man called 911 to report that he was the one who had shot Mr. Jennings. The V.I. ST. THOMAS Three separate shooting incidents in St. Thomas Friday left three men dead and four injured, V.I.P.D. The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community St. Thomas Source Independent and Trusted since 1999. Police Departments Operation Rewind netted four arrests last week on St. Thomas., Man Who Confessed to Shooting Death of Keith, ST. THOMAS The man who confessed to the shooting death of 68-year-old Keith Jennings last week is, Puerto Rican Man Pleads Guilty to Possession, ST. THOMAS U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday that Wesly Albert Amaro of Puerto Rico, pleaded, No Green Waste at Anguilla Landfill, says VIWMA, ST. CROIX The V.I. The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to survive and thrive during the worldwide Covid-19 cris Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The V.i. 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Police Department reported. 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. Feb 28, 2023. CONSORTIUM. your password . The Boards Approval Is Necessary To Allow The New Partner, The Struggle To Find And Provide Safe,affordable Housing In The Territory Is Not Just Limited To Public Agencies Like The Virgin Islands Housing Authority. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. 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. Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. 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. On St. Croix, the first incident took place on Jan. 17 where, two 17-year-old minors were shot to death, The V.I.P.D. By Judi Shimel - February 27, 2023. All Rights Reserved. She was surrounded by her loving family and compassionate staff at Bridges Assisted Living . with an anonymous tiphere. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. 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 V.I.P.D. The V.I. The first incident occurred at Coki Point Friday afternoon and left one man critically injured after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Feel The Full Weight of Puerto Ricos New Diversity Campaign, U.S. Mulls Stronger Protections For Caribbean Conch, Raising Concerns Among Fishermen, Second Suspect Arrested in Market Square Homicide, Nazi Gold Sparks Dutch Village Treasure Hunt. Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to University of the Virgin Islands to Expand High-Speed Internet Access. Sandra Julia Lashley, also known as Sandy or Sanz, died on Feb. 1. 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. Modular Housing: A Solution to the Territorial Housing Crisis? Second Suspect Arrested in Market Square Homicide. The High Court has issued a judgment that awards more than $30,000 to a man it concluded was wrongfully arrested by police in 2018 when police broke into his apartment and dragged him from beside his sleeping baby to handcuff him. 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. Mugshot of murder suspect Richardson Dangleben Jr., age 50. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday, following his arrest over the weekend. The V.I. The 911 Emergency Call Center said it received notification of the incident when a concerned resident called at about 11:43 a.m. reporting multiple shots fired in the vicinity of the Cheeseburgers in Paradise. Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. Police and EMTs on scene of Friday's homicide on St. Croix, which occurred at about 11:43 a.m. at Green Cay Beach just northeast of the Cheeseburgers in Paradise Restaurant. We are saddened to announce the transition (or passing) of Bobby Lester, also known as Brother Amin, father, grandfather, outspoken activist, educator, social worker, athlete and trailblazer. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. A examination by emergency medical technicians found no vital signs, and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. During a Jan. 27 press briefing held by the V.I. Consortium Contact Western Michigan University Dawn Anderson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5218 Office Phone: 269-387-5944 Fax: 269-387-3567 dawn.l.anderson@wmich.edu MDE-LIO Consultant Collette Bauman baumanc2@michigan.gov The V.I.P.D. 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. He was 78 years old. spokesman Toby Derima has confirmed. Francis T. Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. Natives Theron Thomas and Masai Harris Recognized for Two Separate Grammy-Winning Projects During 65th Awards on Sunday, Sunset Jazz Returning to Frederiksted in Two Months With 'World Class Act,' Says Governor Bryan. She was 86 years old. 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. 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 . Contact. Feb 25, 2023. has since corroborated the information. special investigators, including Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, were there as well. of Tourism's Presence at the Made in America Festival, Big Moves: Dept. Norman McCassling, 29, of Bridgeport, was confronted by two or three men about 2:25 p.m. on E. 182nd St. in Tremont, cops. The parade to celebrate 179 years of the Dominican Republics independence is coming back to the streets of Christiansted tomorrow, February 26th. Luis Manuel Mota-Rivas, 30, of St. Thomas, was arrested at 2:00. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. Police took into custody two of three minors involved in a shooting incident on Sunday that left one injured. He was identified by next of kin as 38-year-old Nicholas A. Miller. By THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT. Most members of Generation Z are children of Generation X.. As the first social generation to have grown up with . The arrest follows the unsealing of federal documents by The Virgin Islands Consortium that revealed de Jonghs involvement in a deeply weaved government corruption culture that has plagued the territory from one administration to the next, the article on VIConsortium said. Winston Rudolph Kelly Sr. died on Feb. 11 in Florida. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. By Judi Shimel - March 1, 2023. 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. ST. CROIX The man identified as 52-year-old Arnold Jarviswho was shot and killed just before noon Fridaywhile in his vehicle at Green Cay Beach on St. Croix, was the same individual that was being shot at on Jan. 27when 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. The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. 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,. The third occurred in Sunny Isle, St. Croix, where ahail of gunfire resulted in the death of 20-year-old Andy Christianof Estate Whim. 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.
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