Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are investigating the discovery of approximately 19 decomposed bodies found aboard a drifting fishing vessel Wednesday, with documents suggesting the victims originated from Mali in West Africa. The St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Coast Guard intercepted the partially submerged vessel southwest of Nevis between 11 a.m. and noon on January … Continued
French authorities have launched an involuntary manslaughter investigation following a plane crash in Dominica that killed four French nationals, the Fort-de-France prosecutor’s office announced Monday. The Cessna 172 aircraft crashed Sunday in mountainous terrain near the southeastern village of La Plaine shortly after departing from Douglas-Charles Airport bound for Martinique. The plane took off at … Continued
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have increased their presence at key maritime entry points in the United States Virgin Islands, conducting document checks and detaining individuals, though local authorities say they received no advance notice of the operations. The enhanced enforcement follows President Donald Trump’s recent executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion.” … Continued
According to the VI Consortium, David Whitaker is now being described by the federal government as a cooperating witness — a designation being made public for the first time — as prosecutors and defence counsel filed a joint motion on Thursday to delay his sentencing, currently scheduled for April 7 in the United States Virgin … Continued
The Director of Public Prosecutions of Saint Kitts and Nevis has charged Crown Counsel Prosecutor Shantrice Dorset with multiple offences related to her alleged role in helping a murder suspect evade justice. Dorset faces charges of accessory after the fact to murder, attempting to pervert the course of justice, misconduct in public office, and corruption. … Continued
A Virginia couple is suing the USVI Port Authority and several contractors over a 2023 fall at Cyril E. King Airport that resulted in multiple surgeries, according reports from local press there. Timothy Fadool of Amherst, Virginia, claims he suffered severe injuries after falling on a poorly maintained pathway while following directions to the Hertz … Continued
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ended in destruction Thursday after achieving a rare booster capture, marking another dramatic chapter in the development of the world’s largest rocket. The spacecraft, carrying 10 dummy satellites, broke apart approximately eight and a half minutes into flight after its engines shut down one by one during ascent. The last … Continued
Four high-ranking USVI officials, including current Sports Commissioner Calvert White, pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges alleging they participated in separate bribery and fraud schemes involving government contracts. White appeared in District Court alongside former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, former Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal, and government contractor Benjamin Hendricks. All four were released on … Continued
USVI Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White has resigned amid federal allegations of bribery and bid manipulation involving a $1.43 million security camera contract. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the resignation, naming Assistant Commissioner Vincent Roberts as acting head of the department. Federal prosecutors allege White demanded $16,000 in bribes from Mon … Continued
Three prominent Virgin Islands officials, including two former members of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s Cabinet, face federal indictments tied to a fraud case involving Mon Ethos founder David Whitaker, who has already pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery. Former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Jenifer O’Neal, and … Continued
