Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

'Enough is enough'- NDP on shooting death of Kai de Castro

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has said it unequivocally condemns this cowardly and criminal act that has resulted in the death of Kai de Castro. Photo: Facebook/File
Local businessman Mr Kai de Castro was shot and killed at Brewers Bay, Tortola on July 28, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
Local businessman Mr Kai de Castro was shot and killed at Brewers Bay, Tortola on July 28, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Enough is enough. We refuse to accept gun violence as the new normal." This is according to the National Democratic Party (NDP) in response to the shooting death of local businessman Kai de Castro at Brewers Bay on July 28, 2026.

Mr de Castro, according to the NDP statement, was a son, a brother, a friend, and a member of the Virgin Islands community whose life held value and promise. It added that his untimely death is a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating human cost of gun violence.

"Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his family, friends, and all who are mourning this immeasurable loss. This tragedy has touched our party in a deeply personal way, and we stand in solidarity with those who loved him during this difficult time."

'Cowardly & criminal act'

The NDP said it unequivocally condemns this cowardly and criminal act, and that the continued use of firearms to settle disputes and take lives has no place in our society.

This is now the second fatal shooting in recent weeks, and, according to the NDP, it should alarm every citizen of these Virgin Islands.

"Every life stolen leaves behind grieving families, shattered dreams, and a community searching for answers. We call on all who have chosen violence to lay down their weapons and reject the cycle of fear, retaliation, and bloodshed that continues to inflict immeasurable pain on our people.

Assist the police- NDP urges

 

"We urge anyone with information that may assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in its investigation to come forward. Those responsible for this senseless act must be brought to justice. Accountability is essential—not only for Kai's loved ones but also for the peace and security of our entire Territory."

The National Democratic Party said it remains committed to advocating for safer communities, stronger crime prevention strategies, and meaningful opportunities for young people.

"We believe that every Virgin Islander deserves to live without fear and that no family should have to endure the anguish of losing a loved one to gun violence.

"Today, we mourn with all who are grieving. Tomorrow, we must renew our collective determination to confront violence with courage, unity, and resolve."

26 Responses to “'Enough is enough'- NDP on shooting death of Kai de Castro”

  • The Game (30/07/2026, 13:11) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
    Consequences of the game
  • Flashlights (30/07/2026, 13:19) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very sad an unfortunate. Let’s have a social media campaign - get all the supposedly influential people/ business involved in a stop the crime/ illegal drugs campaign. I already know that won’t happen because some people afraid of being black list by the kool people gang.
  • flock (30/07/2026, 13:25) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Flock cameras, period. CCTV is as ancient as facebook. Upgrade.
    • c (30/07/2026, 15:50) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      Then you’ll be like total surveillance control like China. Flock cameras do have a future con. It can be used for bad.
      • most (30/07/2026, 17:50) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
        The country with the most surveillance camera's is the UK. The UK arrested more people and Russia and China combined for social media posts.
      • The alternative is what? (30/07/2026, 21:02) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        Okay and the alternative is what? No surveillance and allow the killer go on without facing justice? You mentioned China but globally China has one of the lowest deaths by gun per capita so maybe they’re doing something right.
    • @flock (30/07/2026, 23:57) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      PERIOD!!! It’s rocket science for them? Because you and I figured it out so how comes they can’t. Smh!!!!
  • hmm (30/07/2026, 13:59) Like (45) Dislike (6) Reply
    so how you all don't help the police when these same individuals doing wrong!! the bvi is a sick place!!
    • Flashlight (30/07/2026, 17:23) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      @hmm I do my part. Not always successful. But I am sure if the 16 people that liked your comment is certainly part of the problem.
  • VI Rebel (30/07/2026, 14:53) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    So NDP never found it fit to do this for ALL the other homicides? Why did this particular incident move the party to publicly condemn this act and not any others?

    Is it due to political and the status quo being touched by this incident and the irest past murders we’re not up to the NDP party’s standard?

    Interesting….!
  • BRAD BOYNES (30/07/2026, 15:25) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think we heard that cry "Enough is Enough " already when certain other persons were gunned down in our streets in this Territory. The cry is bigger than this. the cry is bigger than that. Rest easy young DeCastro.
  • Yes (30/07/2026, 15:41) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would have been a shoot out the killer would have gotten killed, when you going on opps., walk with a bodyguard.
  • UK (30/07/2026, 15:47) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Direct rule now. No question. Real politicians.
  • %100 raise (30/07/2026, 15:51) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
    2.4 million Jamaica got out of our treasury. And we have to pay to enter the festival village to celebrate our freedom.
  • okay (30/07/2026, 16:23) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y'all need to stop this he was a good mant this that. Y'all should say he seems like a giod ma. Alot of peoole there doing crap
  • In God trust me, only. (30/07/2026, 16:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Deadly crimes are not a recent happening, but rather the ultimate crime of all for as long as human existence. Crimes are always due to selfish ambitious desires against another, achievements, posessions, and other ungodly resions that don't justify such drastic action taken.
    Violent crimes against humanity is in fact the lowest act of the human decisive mind against our pier, equal. Diversity of ethnic variations difference matters not.

    NDP's outccry on the recent death of young Mr. KIa de Castro sound plausible, and is, but such outcry isn't new, outcomes are norma reaction to a normal happening in this world, the B.V.I people is no exception. However the curbing of violence gun crimes and other continue as the norm inspite of political rattling to curb its negative effects much stop it.
    That don't mean we shouldn't try, but trying, crying, talking, marching with lit candles, and such like, don't cut it, so to speak, only positive actions of unity against crimes will, God being our strength.

    You may or may not agree to this truth, but even if you don't, this remains true for decades past, presently true, and until change remain true. Law and order in the B.V.I, as has in other countries of this world, has broken down. This is the sad reality, but it's true.
    The battle against evil is the Lord's. Until we human accept this truth, and yield to His commdership orders, out outcry against violent gun crimes and others will continue without victory.
    The ungodly behaviors of the so-call emancipation behaviors that annually showed in the B.V.I at festival time do greatly counterproductive differ from politicians rambling on the issue of voilent gun murders happening in the B.V.I., facts.
  • Tired (30/07/2026, 19:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    These ppl that are getting gun down know what they are into
  • trash (30/07/2026, 19:49) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Security in this country is trash no one is ever caught. Brewers bay has two roads in and one sea port. Same as Cane Garden bay. Carrot Bay. Town a hand full of entrance and pier park get rob how many times. People get killed in town. Now that a crime occurred there might be cameras installed at brewers bay. People get killed then persons place a camera on the spot when they are dead and it is too late. Ghost dont kill people kill.
  • politricks (30/07/2026, 19:50) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vip or Ndp, it don't matter who gets in, they all get the same pay while the people and the country continue to suffer...my people wake up!
  • Nigga (30/07/2026, 20:50) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Go play wid yo wig . you afraid of the truth . Karma wiil.get you
  • @VI REBEL (30/07/2026, 20:53) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    THATS THE WAY WE ROLL HERE "DIFFERENT STROKES FO DIFFERENT FOLKS "
  • W$I (31/07/2026, 07:53) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    If yah owe pay and if yah can't pay don't even take the deal with the devil .
  • Stopitttt (31/07/2026, 11:59) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Its always...he was a good person
  • LORD HELP US POOR FOLK (01/08/2026, 00:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE DEMAND ANSWERS

    IF THIS CAN HAPPEN TO A LOCAL BUSINESS MAN CELEBRITY HERO …

    WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF US POOR SOULS

    I CANT AFFORD BULLET VEST, TINT WINDOW OR FAKE HERO DEATH SPEECH IN HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
  • UK (02/08/2026, 12:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    yet another reason for direct rule.


Create a comment


Create a comment

Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the topic, and that are not defamatory, liable, obscene, racist, abusive, sexist, anti-Semitic, threatening, hateful or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be excluded permanently from making contributions. Please view our declaimer above this article. We thank you in advance for complying with VINO's policy.

Follow Us On

Disclaimer: All comments posted on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are the sole views and opinions of the commentators and or bloggers and do not in anyway represent the views and opinions of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online and its parent company.