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. 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. Luis Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Castle Burke on St. Croix, died of gunshot wounds in Estate Barren Spot on St. Croix. 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. 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. ST. CROIX The man identified as 52-year-old Arnold Jarvis, who was shot and killed just before noon Friday. Sandra Julia Lashley, also known as Sandy or Sanz, died on Feb. 1. By Judi Shimel - February 28, 2023. Mr. Derima said the 911 emergency call center received notification of a Bordeaux shooting and man down at 6:27 p.m. Friday. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. Tomorrows parade will be the 14th held in the USVI, and will be the first full-fledged parade since the pandemic. Joseph said. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. The Plaintiffs, Each Of Whom Represents One Of A Putative Class, Reportedly Want The Court To Ensure Ocean Point Continues The Water Distribution Program That Was Begun By Itself And The Refinery, The V.i. Police then arrested 50-year-old Richardson Dangleben Jr. and charged him with first-degree murder. Carlos A. Cruz, also known as Bandidaje, of Christiansted, died on Jan. 31. Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. 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. Search Home Community Deaths. All Rights Reserved. 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. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Photo: VINO/File Feb 28, 2023. 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. Latest e-Edition The Virgin Islands Daily News Your E-edition is ready For the Record Police make quick arrest in Nadir stabbing Police: Robbery victim shot assailant with his own gun. A man was shot and killed Friday on St. Thomas, bringing the island's homicide toll to seven for 2023, the V.I. 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. Second Suspect Arrested in Market Square Homicide. When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. 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. We are currently working our sources, the article stated. Last Tuesday, just before 11 am, p ST. THOMAS United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday that Samuel Davies of Tortola, BVI, pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to bringing an alien to the U 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. 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. Territory - 11. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. According to the article, the document also includes revelations about former Governor Charles W. Turnbulls alleged involvement in corruption, who had a bagman during his tenure to collect and dispense monies gained illicitly. He was 53. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police have arrested a suspect in the Market Square shooting death of a Dominican Republic native, authorities said. He passed away on Feb. 8, in Lithonia, Ga. Dept. 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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. 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. 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. The last homicide occurred on St. Croix; police found the unresponsive body of a man at the Altona Lagoon with multiple gunshot wounds. 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. A police officer on special assignment at Ag ST. CROIX United States Attorney for the V.I. officers investigate the scene of a homicide at the Green Cay Beach on St. Croix on Fri., Feb. 4, 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. Police You are the textbook example of a child predator, U.S. District Judge Robert Molloy told former Olympic boxer John Jackson as he sentenced him to 25 years in prison. 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. By Judi Shimel - February 27, 2023. 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. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19 where a police officer shot and killed a man is considered a homicide, though according to Police Commissioner Ray Martinez the V.I.P.D. 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. 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. 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. While theappearance of a Russian, BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) The Colombian navy rescued a man from Dominica who says he survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean on a sailboat by eating ketchup, garlic powder and seasoning, CRUZ BAY Police are investigating after a house-sitter left a residence for nine days only to return to find that the St. John home had been burglarized in their absence, authorities, CRUZ BAY A 78-year-old Wisconsin man with an all USVI name drowned while snorkeling near one of St. Johns most popular beaches on Wednesday morning, authorities said. 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. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. 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. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. 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. 2012 Advance Marketing & Professional Services, VIConsortium reports arrest of former USVI Governor John P. de Jongh, Road Town Weather Forecast, British Virgin Islands. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. We are saddened to announce the . All Rights Reserved. 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. However, 68-year-old Keith Jennings did not survive. The defendant made his initial appearance in Superior Court Magistrate's Division on Monday . 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. 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.