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Tourist reportedly dies @ Norman Island
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- A male tourist reportedly met his death earlier today, May 21, 2023, while in the area of the caves at Norman Island.
Death of Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ is a ‘huge loss’ to VI- VIP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has said the recent passing of businessman and talk show host Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' is a huge loss for the Virgin Islands (VI).
Police probing sudden death of 9-month-old baby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officials from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have today, April 7, 2023, confirmed the death of a 9-month-old baby.
Nat’l Security Council approves $20K reward for info on recent murders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) National Security Council (NSC) at an emergency meeting yesterday, February 13, 2023, has approved a proposal to offer a reward of $20,000 in obtaining information that will lead to the successful prosecution of offenders for each of these two most recent murders.
UPDATE: Hours later body of shooting victim has not been identified!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was this morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023, at around 4:00 AM that our newsroom was the first to report about a fatal shooting of a male in the area between the House of Assembly building and UP's Cineplex in Road Town, the capital city.
USVI announces 130th death tied to Covid-19
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- As Covid-19 cases from a recent post-Crucian Christmas Festival surge continue to decline, the [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health (DoH) late Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the 130th death in the territory tied to the disease.
Former Businessman & Public Officer Elihu R. Rhymer BEM passes
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI - The Territory, close friends, and family are mourning the passing of Elihu Rudolph Rhymer B.E.M., who according to family members passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.
Hon Rymer pleads for cautious road use following two fatal accidents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Transportation and Work, Hon Kye M. Rymer who is currently the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands has called for more cautious use of the roads in the VI following two recent road deaths.
Stuart R. Fonseca aka ‘Ras White’ passes
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- Known for many things, especially his wit and technical skills, Mr Stuart Randolph Fonseca aka ‘Ras White’ has died.
Fmr USVI Governor & respected physician Roy L. Schneider has died
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Former Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Roy Lester Schneider died at age 83 on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from health complications, the Consortium can confirm. His passing comes six months following the death of former Governor Charles W. Turnbull, who died on Sunday, July 3, 2022.