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Jody-Ann S. Thomas ordered deported from VI

- Thomas was convicted of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Jody-Ann S. Thomas, seen here performing in a play at HM Prison in February 2026, has been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands by Governor Daniel Pruce. Photo: GIS
The deportation order against Jody-Ann S. Thomas was made by Governor Pruce on June 22, 2026 and gazetted on June 23, 2026. Photo: GIS/File
The deportation order against Jody-Ann S. Thomas was made by Governor Pruce on June 22, 2026 and gazetted on June 23, 2026. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman who has served time at His Majesty's Prison after being convicted of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm has been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands by Governor Daniel Pruce.

In January 2024, Jody-Ann Sherene Thomas was charged with the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and was subsequently convicted and imprisoned.

The deportation order was made by Governor Pruce on June 22, 2026 and gazetted on June 23, 2026.

It is provided by section 40(1)(b) of the Immigration and Passport Act, Revised Edition 2013, that if at any time after a person, other than a person deemed to belong to the Territory, has landed in the Territory, it shall come to the knowledge of the Governor that the person has been convicted of an offence against the said Act, or of any other offence within the Territory punishable with imprisonment for three months or more, the Governor may make an Order requiring the person to leave the Territory within the time fixed by the Order and thereafter to remain out of the Territory.

41 Responses to “Jody-Ann S. Thomas ordered deported from VI”

  • Guest (25/06/2026, 12:24) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    Duly noted. So, what's happening with the Big Picture?
  • Fight night (25/06/2026, 12:38) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    woman these days very aggressive yall better bob and weave
  • waste (25/06/2026, 12:42) Like (19) Dislike (29) Reply
    That’s all he good fa.
    • Indifference (25/06/2026, 15:57) Like (38) Dislike (5) Reply
      He is only doing what is required by legislation. Why should the Virgin Islands keep criminals from other territories here? We have our own issues.
      • Prophet (25/06/2026, 22:16) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
        There's so much women here taking beating left right and center form locals, what are they called, criminals too, I have seen pregnant mothers beaten and treated like rag doll, time to aside certain comments, even though she get what she deserves, put the shoe on the other feet.
        • @Prophet (26/06/2026, 09:06) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
          Who, but themselves, put them in the position to be abused? They dont know how to leave the abuser? If the abuser is local, where are you deported them to?
          • god is watching (26/06/2026, 10:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
            @Prophet you sound so illiterate. How do you deport a local? That mek sense? Local(Born here) Expatriate(not from here) hence the reason for the deportation.
        • The Usurper (26/06/2026, 09:06) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
          Well those women beaten should go to the police. If you don't then Prophet we don't care take that take that.
      • To Indifference (27/06/2026, 09:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        So it is exempt for other persons? There was a recent matter where the person was found guilty and she got away. So whats the difference in this young lady position.....because she doesnt know anyone who can speak for her? The BVI is NOT a real place.
  • Xxx (25/06/2026, 12:48) Like (15) Dislike (34) Reply
    He need to be deported
  • Get her outta here! (25/06/2026, 12:52) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    NEXT!
  • Captain Obvious (25/06/2026, 13:14) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    good
  • LOL (25/06/2026, 14:28) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lol
  • Rubber Duck (25/06/2026, 15:55) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    When she going go with the suprendenant
  • good riddance (25/06/2026, 16:34) Like (33) Dislike (4) Reply
    Get the hell up out of dodge. You come to another man’s Country, you break the rules, ya gots to go. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If a Tortolian was in her Country and did the same, they would have done the same thing. See ya girl, don’t wanna be ya. When the plane lift to the skies, look down at the Island and see how much you have F up. BYE, BYE GIRLLLLLLL!!!!!!
  • concerned citizen (25/06/2026, 16:38) Like (30) Dislike (1) Reply
    When you enter another country as a guest, you cannot break the laws and commit acts of violence against others. She has relatives where she came from, so I am sure they will open their arms to take her back! She has lived out her welcome here, GOODBYE!
  • FIRE (25/06/2026, 17:56) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
    Its funny how no white people gets deported.
    • Jezz (29/06/2026, 19:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Y'all got a hard on for white folks by the sounds of it.White fatigue ????
  • Law of the land (25/06/2026, 19:38) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    People need to know and understand immigration law. She committed a crime and was sent to prison for 3 or more months for her offense. Immigration ordnance/law states this and she can be removed/deported from territory based on those laws as she is not a person deemed to belong to the territory. Its the law, immigration board make the recommendation for removal and the Governor execute it.

    If you reside in the territory on a work permit, it is advisable to abide by the laws of the land.
  • hmm (25/06/2026, 22:02) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope Redbull give her wings so can fly out
  • ???? (25/06/2026, 22:40) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    I remember when she drove that jeep towards partner at a high rate of speed leading him to jump in the long swamp ghut for cover. He is lucky to be still walking and alive.
    • fool (26/06/2026, 08:54) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      Thats not her you old clown
    • vi (26/06/2026, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      ???? You are just a damn lier get your news straight are shut the hell up it's not that lady bout you remember?
  • Wellsah (25/06/2026, 23:16) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    if only you deported as many as we see that are given citizenship / belonger status monthly. -1 +75
  • Marty Probasco (26/06/2026, 05:12) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    They need to be consistent with deportations. How come the immigration department don't arrest white people who violate the immigration laws or make request to deport them. There is tons of evidence where white people violate and nothing is done to them but as the "beel tire skin" people violate they gots to go. Investigation is needed.
    • Law of the land (26/06/2026, 10:25) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      It could be the Caucasian folks you hear talking about deemed to belong to the territory and/or have not been sent to prison for 3 or more months. Get to know the law of the lands, especially immigration ordinance.
    • @ Marty probasco (02/07/2026, 09:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Not every white you see is a non-belonger. Some of them do have British rights even though they may not "sound" like it.
  • Lord 0..Harsh. (26/06/2026, 05:21) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Yes, She did it. But circumstances matter. Can't ignore that..
  • hmm (26/06/2026, 06:46) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who's she again?
  • Concerned (26/06/2026, 06:59) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don't know this woman but why her and not the rest. If you doing your so call job Mr Governor deport all the others who did crimes and still here. The VI is too one-sided and political hence we will remain backwards as citizens keep accepting BS.
  • WHAT THE HELL (26/06/2026, 07:06) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    They think the BVI is the free for all, I have no problem with anyone from anywhere living in the Territory but you can’t come here and break the laws and expect to continue staying in the Territory.That is fair right? If I go over to the US or anywhere else and break any law, they are going to lock me up and I will be deported right? You can’t go into another man Country and break the law and expect the Country to turn a blind eye.
  • MooMoos (26/06/2026, 09:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ayo think the guv going around the courts and asking for who all committed crimes and not from here so he can deport them? Nope. The documents have to come from somewhere to his office for his approval.

    Show me the evidence where the ‘whites’ have served more than 3 months in Motel Balo to be deported. Set ah real Moomoo’s.
  • Keep Up (26/06/2026, 10:11) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Send them all back, Even their own country does not want them back!!!!!!
  • A BIG IF (26/06/2026, 12:47) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Plenty of you that is not from the Territory and is living in the Territory and have done things and is still walking around, don’t get to comfortable because your names is sitting right on the Government’s desk for deportation. It is only a matter of time before you get your deportation letter.
  • concerned citizen (26/06/2026, 19:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why haven't there been a task force to catch all the illegals here hiding out, and deport them? I'm sure plenty of people will send in an anonymous letter with a drawing, showing exactly where they are hiding out. We are sick of them taking over our small islands and committing crimes. Give us an address we can send the information to, and I bet the police force will be flooded with information. Maybe they don't want to do the work of catching these illegals.
  • Query (27/06/2026, 11:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Specifically,to where is she being deported...Is that left open for her decision ????
    Perhaps I missed it but to my recollection of other announcements such as this,the receiving country is indicated in the announcement/ decision by the Gov.
  • Favoritism (27/06/2026, 22:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ Guest. No, it’s not the Big Picture. It’s the Big Story. It seems like that particular story has been told to the right people and so it has been placed in the archives of forgetfulness. Only time will tell.
  • Watching BVI (02/07/2026, 08:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Woman looks a bit crazy. 2 cans Red Bull, and looks like shes shouting - all while wearing a leopard print dressing gown. Doesnt scream a good educator.
  • Good Move!! (02/07/2026, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need to stop burdening our system with the expats that cannot behave. Some of them come in here with mentalities that should prohibit them from being through people. Send all them a$$e$ home if they can't behave! Super nations do it all the time, we should do it more often too! Our jails full of them, from all walks of life, and we out here paying taxes for them to eat and sleep good while we struggling to maintain our households. SEND MORE OF THEM OUT GOVERNOR. As more leave more will come, we will be alright.


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