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September 13th, 2024
RVIPF not disclosing name of DR woman found dead @ sea

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have identified the body of the female found at sea, off Jost van Dyke, on September 5, 2024; however, they are not disclosing her name to the public at this time.

April 13th, 2024
Tourist reportedly drowns @ Lambert Beach

LAMBERT BAY, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is this afternoon, Saturday, April 13, 2024, a male tourist reportedly drowned at Lambert Beach, Lambert Bay, Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI).

April 2nd, 2024
UPDATE: Girl who drowned @ Savannah Bay identified as Dauria Alexander

MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Our news centre can now confirm that the girl who drowned at Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda on March 31, 2024, is Dauria Alexander, a student of Enis Adams Primary School.

March 18th, 2024
UPDATE: USVI woman who allegedly drowned her daughter arrested

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— As he wrapped up his remarks during Monday’s Government House press briefing, US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A, Bryan Jr disclosed a key piece of information in the recent death of a 9-year old girl.

November 29th, 2023
UK police memorialised; Body to be shipped; CoP still mum on autopsy report

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Almost two months since UK Detective Sergeant Paul A. France was found drowned in his car in the seawater in the area near Government House in Road Town, the capital city, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held a memorial service in his honour yesterday, November 28, 2023.

October 19th, 2022
2 drowning incidents rock St Thomas & St John

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Two drowning incidents in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) over the weekend, including Attorney Ryan W. Green — the well-known counsel who has worked in both districts and has been described as a good man by many — has left the St Thomas-St John community stunned by the tragic events.

March 24th, 2019
Friend saves drowning teen in USVI waters

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI - A teen who was drowning after diving into the ocean from the Ann E. Ambramson Pier in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) was saved by one of his friends earlier this week, according to a video sent to The Consortium last week.

December 31st, 2018
American woman drowns off Cooper Island; 2nd in few days

COOPER ISLAND, VI - It was reported yesterday, Sunday, December 30, 2018, to our newsroom that a Caucasian female of American nationality drowned off Cooper Island in Virgin Islands (VI) waters.

April 9th, 2018
USVI man drowns while attempting to save his brother

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI - A St Croix man drowned on Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Frederiksted Pier while attempting to save his brother, who was out in the deep waters struggling to stay afloat, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Commissioner Delroy Richards confirmed to The Consortium Tuesday, April 10, 2018. According to VIPD Public Information Officer Glen Dratte, the 911 emergency call centre received notification of the incident at about 2:23 P.M.

May 19th, 2017
UPDATE: James Leonard fell off boat – Eyewitnesses claim

COOPER ISLAND, VI - Mourning the tragic death of Cooper Island resident and beneficiary owner, Mr James 'Jamesy' Leonard, close friends and eyewitnesses have brushed aside speculation of foul play in his death.

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