Crime
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.
Police recover firearm @ Fahie Hill residence
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered following a search operation at a residence in the Fahie Hill area on December 30, 2025.
USVI: 2 killed in Christmas Day Veterans Drive crash
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Two people were killed in a Veterans Drive crash on Christmas Day (Thursday), prompting St. Thomas Chief of Police Deborah Hodge to warn that preliminary findings point to speeding, and she urged motorists to slow down, stay sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel.
'Fit-for-purpose' laws needed to address digital violence- Ag Governor David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr David D. Archer, Jr, has emphasised the need for a united response to address digital violence.
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