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Wade N. Smith CoI witch-hunt bogus case dismissed as expected!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another of the Commission of Inquiry’s (CoI) witch-hunt cases against residents of the Virgin Islands who speak up for justice, oppose double standards and corruption, and who have good integrity, has been tossed in the waste bin by the courts.
11 charged in Medicaid fraud that cost USVI $309,099
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A sweeping Medicaid and food assistance fraud investigation widened significantly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the [US] VI Department of Justice confirmed multiple arrests of Department of Human Services employees, their relatives, and associates, and issued a wanted bulletin for a suspect who remains at large.
USVI: Disruptive Spirit Airlines passenger arrested
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A woman was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Cyril E. King Airport after authorities say she caused a disturbance aboard a Spirit Airlines flight and refused to comply with crew instructions just moments before the aircraft was scheduled to depart.
USVI: Calvert White sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Former Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White was sentenced Thursday, January 22, 2025, to 60 months (five years) in federal prison, followed by 36 months (three years) of supervised release, after being convicted of honest services wire fraud and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds.
3 months later Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos still not recaptured
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- There has been no update from the Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the whereabouts of escaped prisoners Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on the evening of October 25, 2025.
Vidal Farrington of VG charged for assaulting a minor
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One male has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault involving a minor. The charge comes as significant public concern was generated following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.
JTV’s Cathy O. Richards handed 2-year suspended prison sentence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Popular JTV reporter Cathy O. Richards was today, Friday, January 16, 2026, handed a two-year suspended prison sentence in the High Court of the Virgin Islands, after being found guilty on July 15, 2025, of uttering forged documents.
Speech from the Throne: Sexual Offences Bill to be advanced this year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has pledged to advance the Sexual Offences Bill, 2026, in the House of Assembly (HoA) this year.
Jazz Freeman wanted by police for questioning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is soliciting the assistance of the public to locate Jazz Freeman, 33, who is wanted for questioning.
SKN native charged following firearm recovery in Fahie Hill area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A St. Kitts and Nevis native was charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following an intelligence-led police operation conducted on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Fahie Hill area.
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