The Virgin Islands has taken another step towards strengthening its justice system with the official opening of a second Criminal Court, in Pockwood Pond, providing much-needed additional space to support the administration of justice.The Deputy Governor, accompanied by staff from the Office of the Deputy Governor, attended the opening ceremony today, marking the culmination of two years of collaborative work between the Office of the Deputy Governor and the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.The a...

A beautiful new mural along Ridge Road in Chalwell Estate is bringing colour and creativity to the Second District, celebrating the natural beauty of the Virgin Islands and demonstrating what can be achieved when a community comes together.The project was made possible through the collaboration and generosity of several individuals, with special recognition given to Sophie Stanton of Creative Waves for her care and dedication in helping bring the vision to life.Neighbours Lois and Roland Betts w...

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Nearly a year after 19-year-old Janice Rivera was gunned down in Estate Rattan, St. Croix, her family is publicly demanding answers, accountability and an explanation of the accused killer’s reported release conditions.Rivera was fatally shot on December 30, 2025, in an incident that also left a male victim seriously wounded. As the first anniversary of her death approaches, a family member has taken to social media to renew calls for justice, questioning how t...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands – Rising British Virgin Islands basketball talent Akhori Sebastian is heading to the United States to pursue a private high school education, opening an exciting new chapter in his academic and sporting development.The young athlete, from Lower Estate, Tortola, and a member of the Skillful Ballers Basketball Club, has been building an impressive record of achievement, earning individual recognition while competing in both local and regional sporting competition...

GALVESTON, TEXAS – What began as a seven-night Caribbean cruise ended in a murder investigation after a 48-year-old passenger was arrested following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a cabin aboard the MSC Seascape.The disturbing incident unfolded on November 8, 2026, just hours after the cruise ship departed Galveston, Texas, for a Western Caribbean voyage.According to federal court documents, an argument reportedly erupted between Jason Leon Watford and the unidentified woman while the ...

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – A financial company whose executives are now associated with Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest initiative to expedite government vendor payments has been named in a federal lawsuit alleging a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving investor fraud, extravagant personal spending, and the alleged diversion of business assets.The allegations raise serious questions about the administration’s due diligence in selecting a financial partner to help address the t...

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands – A 20-year-old St. Thomas man was shot and killed in a broad-daylight shooting in the Bordeaux Mountain area of St. John on Tuesday, marking the island’s first recorded homicide of 2026.The deceased has been identified as Kerwan Warrington, who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at the Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas.According to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), officers received a 911 call at approximately 11:41 a.m. repo...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands – The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is appealing to members of the public to report sightings of monkeys across the Virgin Islands as it seeks to gather information to guide potential management measures.In a public notice, the Ministry encouraged residents who observe monkeys, whether in the wild or in captivity, to report the sightings as soon as possible.Members of the public are being asked to provide specific details to assi...