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USVI: Vernon “Pappy” Sackey Jr. wanted for domestic violence burglary in STX
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has issued a wanted bulletin for Vernon Sackey Jr., also known as “Pappy,” in connection with a domestic violence-related first-degree burglary case.
USVI: 2 police officers shot while responding to domestic violence incident
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A domestic violence situation in Lorraine Village escalated into gunfire on Sunday night, January 5, 2025, resulting in the death of a shooter and injuries to two police officers. US [VI] Police Department officials detailed the tense events and issued stern warnings to the public following the incident.
Domestic Violence: ‘Are the local women abusing expatriate men?’ Zan Lewis asks
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With 65 men reported being victims of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands for the period January to September 2024, radio announcer Zan Lewis wanted to know if the male victims are generally being abused by local women.
RVIPF’s data reveals alarming trends with domestic violence incidents- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands remains critical, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
Mrs BVI Rhonda R. Victor-Pinnock departs VI for Mrs Globe Pageant in China
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reigning Mrs BVI Rhonda R. Victor-Pinnock departed the British Virgin Islands today, February 28, 2024, for Hainan, China where she will be a contestant at Mrs Globe International Pageant slated for March 9, 2024.
‘Highest levels of domestic abuse’ usually recorded this time of year- FSN
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Christmas time is the season of joy, sharing and caring; however, it is also a time with there is statistically an increase in domestic violence in the [British] Virgin Islands.
FSN handled 52 cases of Domestic Violence in 2022- Curnal P. Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Family Support Network (FSN) dealt with 52 cases of domestic violence in 2022; however, its Executive Director Mr Curnal P. Fahie has said that figure does not give a true picture of the magnitude of the problem in the [British] Virgin Islands.
USVI: Man arrested for assaulting child with meat tenderiser
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A man accused of beating a child in his care with a meat tenderiser is now before the courts in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on charges of child abuse.
USVI man beats girlfriend who got ride home from sister's dad
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man in the [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) is before the criminal courts faced with multiple charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend.
'Worrying trend' of men grabbing women’s backsides in public- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has spoken out against what he described as a heightened worrying trend as it relates to aggressive forms of abuse perpetrated against women.
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