A St. Thomas man is being held on a quarter-million dollars bail after he allegedly shot and killed the elderly relative of his female companion with a licensed firearm. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. You may file your application for Social Security benefits on your own or, if you wish, hire a lawyer or representative. Today, we received information that the former governor was being processed at the District Court here at the time of this writing, said an article posted on VIConsortium. Contractor Re-Arrested On Fraud Charges After Bilking 5 People Out of $238,262. 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. 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. 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. St. Lucia Prime Minister Quarantines Himself After Feeling Sick, Takes Coronavirus Test, BREAKING NEWS : 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. Mr. Derima said another victim was shot but survived the incident. Mark Johnson; Regular Hours Mon-Fri: 10:00am-4:00pm Extended Hours January-April 8:30am-5:00pm; 239 West 400 North, Lindon UT; 801-785-3161 Licensed Gun Owner Charged With Murder. But the defendant in the case was cleared of the more serious charge of trying to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States. 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. Around 2:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, she awoke to find that her male friend was on top of her trying to kiss her. She also reported feeling pain in her private areas, and struggled to get the man off of her. Identified by next of kin as 40-year-old Ars Dale Ferdinand, the victim was said to be ambushed by assailants who opened fire as he left his home and was approaching his vehicle, according to police. The third occurred in Sunny Isle, St. Croix, where ahail of gunfire resulted in the death of 20-year-old Andy Christianof Estate Whim. Deferred maintenance issues in public housing units are driving eye watering utility bills for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. The V.I.P.D. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI. 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. Police Chase Down Driver Attempting to Avoid Routine Traffic Stop By Source staff - March 2, 2023 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. This decision is free and voluntary. 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. Never cover up their underhanded $h*t. This online news site is the sole property of and is operated by Advance Marketing and Professional Services dba Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in the Virgin Islands. News from BVI. She was surrounded by her loving family and compassionate staff at Bridges Assisted Living and Rivers of Care. 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. The victim has been identified by next of kin as Arnold Jarvis, age 52. Mr. Derima said the 911 emergency call center received notification of a Bordeaux shooting and man down at 6:27 p.m. Friday. 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. 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. Edris Victoria Baptiste-Daly died on Feb. 4. The St. Thomas shootings carried the territory's total for 2021 to twenty-five, with nineteen on St. Croix, five on St. Thomas and one on St. John. Police officers in Smith Bay, where two men were shot and killed. gers news. 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. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. Staff Consortium | February 20, 2023 ST. THOMAS Two men are dead and another is hospitalized in critical condition, after a shooting in the early hours of Monday morning in St. Thomas. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. She was 66 years old. All Rights Reserved. St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community Man Shot and Killed on St. Croix; Suspect Arrested By Source staff - March 2, 2023 A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on St. Croix, bringing the island's total to two homicides for 2023, the V.I. Winston Rudolph Kelly Sr. died on Feb. 11 in Florida. The V.I. 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. The Puerto Rico, Overfishing may put the queen conch a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh on the path to extinction, U.S. government researchers concluded earlier this year. The Puerto Ricancrested anole, a, WASHINGTON (AP) A Russian spy ship has been patrolling off the coast of Hawaii but so far has remained in international waters, the Pentagon said Thursday. 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. 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. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. He was 53. 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. Norman McCassling, 29, of Bridgeport, was confronted by two or three men about 2:25 p.m. on E. 182nd St. in Tremont, cops. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. The V.I.P.D. 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,. Sign in. The V.I.P.D. The parade will comprise approximately 24 different groups A Soca Hit Song Produced By St. Thomas Native Dj Avalanche,, The Usvi Has Two New Reasons To Radiate Island Pride,, Sunset Jazz Is Coming Back To Frederiksted. 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. 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. Date of death - March 29. 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. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. According to the article, the former governor was picked up at 6:00 a.m. this morning by officials of the United States Department of Justice, according to federal sources. 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 USVI. Barstow police officers arrested 32-year-old Tyley Smith on Monday after receiving a tip from federal authorities that he was likely in the city. Welcome! Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. 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. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI. Latest Virgin Islands (BVI) News on local community, politics, finance/business, culture and sports. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. Thirteen of the 14-member territorial board officials met by way of a teleconference between St. Thomas and St. Croix. Scene of Estate Whim shooting on St. Croix on Sat. Police. 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. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. Feb 28, 2023. CONSORTIUM. 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. 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. 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. Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. 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. 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. The family of Maria I. Turnbull, also known as Sally, is saddened to announce her passing on Feb. 7. The victim was shot multiple times in the upper body while in the driver's side of a gray SUV in bushes near the cul-de-sac at the beach, according to V.I.P.D. She was 86 years old. Police reports indicate that a St. John woman reported to the Leander Jurgen Command police station on the evening of January 23 to report that she had been sexually assaulted.She said that she had been bar-hopping the previous Thursday before being escorted to her home in Grunwald by two friends, one male. Today's homicide carried the violent deaths in the territory for 2022 to six. 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. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez declined to comment on the matter, but he confirmed to the Consortium Saturday morning that Schjang and Jarvis were acquainted, though he did not elaborate on the extent of their relationship. Patient Tests Negative For Coronavirus in Jamaica; Third Jamaican Isolated. 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. He reportedly left when she ordered him to get out of her home. Elroy Scatliffe of St. Thomas, USVI, better known as "Ellie" or "Elohim," died on Jan. 15, at Schneider Regional Medical Center. The Consortium will continue to update this story as more information becomes our available. 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. Posted on January 17, 2023. 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. The St. Thomas shootings carried the territory's total for 2021 to twenty-five, with nineteen on St. Croix, five on St. Thomas and one on St. John. Harris died on Feb. 10. 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. By ERNICE GILBERT/ V.I. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday, following his arrest over the weekend. Mr. Derima said the victims were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for treatment, where two succumbed to their injuries. The Island Thyme Caribbean Grille in Orlando, Florida owned by a Virgin Islander has for a second. This is a developing story, check back for updates. By VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX Two shooting incidents that occurred Monday night on St. Croix left six individuals. Bessye Hall Benjamin, also known as Momie, Grandma Bessie, Mother B and Miss Benjamin, of Estate Mon Bijou died on Feb. 12. The victim was shot multiple times in the upper body while in the driver's side of a gray SUV in bushes near the cul-de-sac at the beach, according to V.I.P.D. is hosting a press briefing at noon today to address the shooting incidents, according to Mr. Derima. Failure to comply could lead to legal actions. is hosting a press briefing at noon today to address the shooting incidents, according to Mr. Derima. ST. CROIX Two shooting incidents that occurred Monday night on St. Croix left six individuals shot and three all men dead, V.I.P.D. 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. 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. Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to University of the Virgin Islands to Expand High-Speed Internet Access. 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. She was 52 years old. She was 57 years old. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. Contact. At about 9:25 p.m., reports of gunfire in La Reine near a facility across from McDonald's prompted 911 to dispatch officers to the location. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday . Last updated at 3:47 p.m. on Fri. Feb. 4, 2022. 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. Jarvis 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. 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. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. 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. February 24th, 2023 A year later, no one charged for murdering Le' Shaughn A. Smith ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, February 24, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the murder of Le' Shaughn A. Smith who was killed in a drive-by shooting in the vicinity of The Boys Service Station in Huntums Ghut, Tortola. The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community St. Thomas Source Independent and Trusted since 1999. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. A few days after celebrating the 60th year of free elections in the Virgin Islands, the V.I. The aunt and ST. CROIX A man is before the courts on attempted murder, robbery and weapons charges from an incident dating back to 2021. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19, where a police officer shot and killed a man. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. The Virgin Islands Consortium Applications Now Open For CFVI Scholarships Autopsy Still Pending for Former U.S. 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 Feb 25, 2023. When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. A man was shot and killed Friday on St. Thomas, bringing the island's homicide toll to seven for 2023, the V.I. Modular Housing: A Solution to the Territorial Housing Crisis? On late Monday night The Virgin Islands Consortium was informed by well-placed sources that an arrest warrant was issued for former Governor John P. de Jongh, and that he was to appear in District Court the following morning. 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. Public Information Officer Toby Derima has confirmed to the Consortium. 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. By V.I. VI CONSORTIUM ST. Attendees can expect, at this years 179th Independence Anniversary celebration, a stage featuring music from artists in the territory as well as live bands from the Dominican Republic, among other entertainment acts. Bobby Lester Dies at 78. The first incident, which occurred in the Aureo Diaz Heights housing community located north of the Superior Court and on the same stretch as the new soccer stadium, left four victims injured and two dead. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. By VIPD PHOTO BY DANNY DERIMA / CLEAR TOUCH IMAGING. more | Crime, News, St. Thomas | 6 Comments January 10th, 2023 special investigators, including Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, were there as well. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. has since corroborated the information. A subsequent police investigation identified Jhonniel Tejada as the chief suspect. According to Mr. Derima, after receiving a call at 2:51 p.m., officers traveled to the scene and found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds about the body. 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:. Anna Julia Morales has died. He was 53. Bill to Make Juneteenth Official Holiday in USVI Passes Committee on Gov't Operations, Aging Water Infrastructure Leads to Unreliable Supply, Skyrocketing WAPA Bill for VIHA Totaling $7 Million Annually, New Morgue on St. Croix to be in Operation Mid-May, Dept. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. By the Family - February 22, 2023.