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. Real Estate News. The family announces the passing of Norman Calvin Brown, known to most as Charlie Brown, of Estate Bovoni. Mr. Derima said the 911 emergency call center received notification of a Bordeaux shooting and man down at 6:27 p.m. Friday. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. She was surrounded by her loving family and compassionate staff at Bridges Assisted Living . The parade to celebrate 179 years of the Dominican Republics independence is coming back to the streets of Christiansted tomorrow, February 26th. A man was shot and killed Friday on St. Thomas, bringing the island's homicide toll to seven for 2023, the V.I. The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. believes that when the investigation is concluded it will be considered a justified homicide. 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. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. All Rights Reserved. Friday's homicide was the eighth in the USVI for 2023, which had recorded four in the month of January alone. She was 52 years old. 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. Nov. 27, 2021. In a huge setback to fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya, the UK High Court has ruled in favour of a consortium of 13 Indian banks by granting permission to enforcement officers to enter his sprawling estate near London and seize his possessions. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. The V.I.P.D. Date of death - March 29. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. 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. ST. THOMAS A recent transplant from South America is before the courts on charges including rape and burglary. She was 66 years old. 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. ST. CROIX Limetree Bay Refinery said Thursday it will use an EPA-approved procedure this. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. 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 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 beach is accessed through the first left entrance after passing the Cheeseburgers in Paradise Restaurant heading east on the main road. Luis Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Castle Burke on St. Croix, died of gunshot wounds in Estate Barren Spot on St. Croix. Photo: VINO/File. 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. It is with a heavy heart that we inform the public of the passing of our Patriarch Zedekiah Jennings Sr., known to many as "Zeddie or Kiah.. is hosting a press briefing at noon today to address the public. 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. 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. When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. Carlos A. Cruz, also known as Bandidaje, of Christiansted, died on Jan. 31. Police. officers investigate the scene of a homicide at the Green Cay Beach on St. Croix on Fri., Feb. 4, 2022. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. The V.I. VI Consortium | Breaking News, USVI News, Caribbean News, Politics, Culture, Entertainment, Business, . 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. Officers traveled to the scene and found an unresponsive Black male with a single gunshot wound, he said. 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. The Consortium will continue to update this story as more information becomes our available. 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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. has since corroborated the information. 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. has since corroborated the information. Deron Dixon, 35, of Estate Little Princess, was identified today by police as the shooting victim, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. Slice Home Ownership Program Weeks Away From Operationalization, EDA CEO Tells Lawmakers, EDA Excitedly Approves Lease For Expansion of Popular St. Croix Bakery, Grants Time Extensions For Activating Benefits for Applicants. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. The deceased victim was identified as 52-year-old Arnold Jarvis. 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. Contact. During a Jan. 27 press briefing held by the V.I. of Tourism's Presence at the Made in America Festival, Big Moves: Dept. The Island Thyme Caribbean Grille in Orlando, Florida owned by a Virgin Islander has for a second. special investigators, including Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, were there as well. Upon their arrival, one victim was found lying lifeless on the ground, and it was determined that he had no vital signs. The V.I.P.D. 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. 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. 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. 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. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19, where a police officer shot and killed a man, 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. "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. Port Authority Board Of Governors Met For Their Regular Monthly Meeting Earlier This Week, Receiving Updates On Ongoing Work And Discussing Other Matters Of Import To Vipa And The Territory. BREAKING NEWS : 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. OMMEREN Muddy holes dot the ground in a Dutch village where a map allegedly showing the location of Nazi loot buried in World War II has triggered an invasion of treasure, Social Security Announces Attorney Cap Fee Increase, Puerto Rico Forest Lizards Have Adapted Genetically To Urban Life, Coast Guard Monitoring Russian Spy Ship On Patrol Off Hawaii, Help: Colombia Rescues Sailor Adrift In Caribbean For 24 Days, House-Sitter Returns To St. John Home After 9 Days Only To Find Out Its Been Burglarized, All USVI-Named Man From Wisconsin Dies While Snorkeling At Maho Bay, SUMO TOURISM? Sorry, No comment are found for this news. By VIPD PHOTO BY DANNY DERIMA / CLEAR TOUCH IMAGING. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. 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. . Following the arraignment at the District Court this morning, a subsequent call was placed to Ms. Jones yielding no results, the article stated. Log into your account. 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. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. Emergency Medical Technicians examined the victim, a Black male, and determined that there were no vital signs. 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