To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to University of the Virgin Islands to Expand High-Speed Internet Access. A subsequent police investigation identified Jhonniel Tejada as the chief suspect. Welcome! 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. Norman McCassling, 29, of Bridgeport, was confronted by two or three men about 2:25 p.m. on E. 182nd St. in Tremont, cops. By V.I. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. 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 Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. Emergency Medical Technicians examined the victim, a Black male, and determined that there were no vital signs. The 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. Thirteen of the 14-member territorial board officials met by way of a teleconference between St. Thomas and St. Croix. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. believes that when the investigation is concluded it will be considered a justified homicide. 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. 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. 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. 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. CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI News website VIConsortium.com is reporting that former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh was arrested today August 18, 2015. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. 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. has since corroborated the information. 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. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. If we approve your claim,, SAN JUAN Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found. A sign near the entrance reads, "Southgate Coastal Reserve". 0. Last updated at 3:47 p.m. on Fri. Feb. 4, 2022. The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. of Tourism's Presence at the Made in America Festival, Big Moves: Dept. "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. 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. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police have arrested a suspect in the Market Square shooting death of a Dominican Republic native, authorities said. All Rights Reserved. She was 66 years old. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. 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. A police officer on special assignment at Ag ST. CROIX United States Attorney for the V.I. During a Jan. 27 press briefing held by the V.I. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Police officers in Smith Bay, where two men were shot and killed. gers news. Police took into custody two of three minors involved in a shooting incident on Sunday that left one injured. 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 Panama clues hit dead end: Money routing probe against firms shut TNN / Mar 01, 2018, 09:14 (IST) Das why them had a problem wide the man who used to be in Immigration here. Emergency Medical Technicians examined the victim, a Black male, and determined that there were no vital signs. As a result of the overnight shootings, the V.I.P.D. The V.I.P.D. 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. 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. The deceased was carried out by the Medical Examiner's Office. Patient Tests Negative For Coronavirus in Jamaica; Third Jamaican Isolated. 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. 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. 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. 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. more | Crime, News, St. Thomas | 6 Comments January 10th, 2023 By VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX Two shooting incidents that occurred Monday night on St. Croix left six individuals. VI Consortium | Breaking News, USVI News, Caribbean News, Politics, Culture, Entertainment, Business, . The last shooting incident, which occurred Saturday, April 10 on St .Croix, left three injured and one dead. Dept. ST. THOMAS A recent transplant from South America is before the courts on charges including rape and burglary. 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. 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. 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 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. Licensed Gun Owner Charged With Murder. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. 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 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. 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:. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. 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. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. VI CONSORTIUM FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health 9DoH) on Friday, January 20, 2023, urged residents to take steps aimed at protecting their health as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge on St Croix, with the department registering 247 cases on the island as of Friday. Francis T. Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. CONSORTIUM. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. 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. Upon their arrival, one victim was found lying lifeless on the ground, and it was determined that he had no vital signs. {{current_weather.dt | momentjs( atts.date )}}, Miriam Dalila Ventura Schuster Dies at 71. 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. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. 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. 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. Territory - 11. Photo: virginislandsdailynews.com Former Governor of the USVI Mr John P. de Jongh (leaning forward) during VI/USVI Friendship Day celebrations on Virgin Gorda on June 29, 2013. The V.I.P.D. Deferred maintenance issues in public housing units are driving eye watering utility bills for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Bobby Lester Dies at 78. She was surrounded by her loving family and compassionate staff at Bridges Assisted Living . 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. February 25th, 2023Tortola man pleads guilty for smuggling DR man into USVI. 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. Mugshot of murder suspect Richardson Dangleben Jr., age 50. Posted on January 17, 2023. 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 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 family of Maria I. Turnbull, also known as Sally, is saddened to announce her passing on Feb. 7. Residents of St. Croix have been reporting multiple shooting incidents in various parts of the island Monday night, which Mr. Derima confirmed, though he was unable to provide details of the shootings as multiple investigations were ongoing at time of writing. 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. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. 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. 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. Mr. Derima said the victims were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for treatment, where two succumbed to their injuries. The family announces the passing of Norman Calvin Brown, known to most as Charlie Brown, of Estate Bovoni. 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. Most members of Generation Z are children of Generation X.. As the first social generation to have grown up with . She was 86 years old. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. ST. THOMAS Three separate shooting incidents in St. Thomas Friday left three men dead and four injured, V.I.P.D. 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. Pleasant died on Feb. 15. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. 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. 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. Deron Dixon, 35, of Estate Little Princess, was identified today by police as the shooting victim, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Edris Victoria Baptiste-Daly died on Feb. 4. 2012 Advance Marketing & Professional Services, VIConsortium reports arrest of former USVI Governor John P. de Jongh, Road Town Weather Forecast, British Virgin Islands. is hosting a press briefing at noon today to address the public. Real Estate News. Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. 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. 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 first homicide occurred on Jan. 15 in Market Square, St. Thomas, where a man was pronounced dead after being shot multiple times, whilethe second incident took place in Coki Point on Jan. 19, according to the police department. The deceased was carried out by the Medical Examiner's Office. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. Officers traveled to the scene and found an unresponsive Black male with a single gunshot wound, he said. 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February 05, 2022 08:48:59 AM 45 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. The V.I.P.D. The V.I. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday, following his arrest over the weekend. Failure to comply could lead to legal actions. Photo: VINO/File Daily News Staff. The Island Thyme Caribbean Grille in Orlando, Florida owned by a Virgin Islander has for a second. 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. Luis Manuel Mota-Rivas, 30, of St. Thomas, was arrested at 2:00. 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. 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All Rights Reserved. Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. viconsortium 1 year ago Using EPA-Approved Procedure, Limetree Bay Will Start Purging Oil and. 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. "Dixon reported to police that as he left his residence headed to work at approximately 5 a.m. on April 1, he heard gunfire and realized he had been injured," VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said. The third occurred in Sunny Isle, St. Croix, where ahail of gunfire resulted in the death of 20-year-old Andy Christianof Estate Whim. But the defendant in the case was cleared of the more serious charge of trying to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States. 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. Photo: virginislandsdailynews.com, Former Governor of the USVI Mr John P. de Jongh (leaning forward) during VI/USVI Friendship Day celebrations on Virgin Gorda on June 29, 2013. 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. 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. 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. We are saddened to announce the . Posted on December 14, 2022. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 ERNICE GILBERT/ V.I. This is a developing story, check back for updates. Swim Champ Found Unresponsive Last Week in St. John; International Media Places. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. The department is asking anyone with information about this shooting and others on St. Croix to contact the Crime TipLine at (340). She was 52 years old. Now Playing: Creed III and Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, Game will also be streamed on!! The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. By ERNICE GILBERT/ V.I. A few days after celebrating the 60th year of free elections in the Virgin Islands, the V.I. 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.