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ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The U.S. Virgin Islands is once again confronting the devastating impact of gun violence following the fatal shooting of veteran Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Officer Eustace Charles, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Williams Delight early Sunday morning.The killing has sent shockwaves through the Territory’s law enforcement community and comes amid continuing concerns over violent crime and the growing number of firearm-...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Popular Virgin Islands entertainer TeeJaay whose legal name is Tiejie Henley, has been charged with firearm-related offences after police allegedly recovered a loaded handgun during a routine patrol in the Fat Hogs Bay area.According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 21, when officers conducting routine patrols observed a male allegedly engaging in illegal activity.Police said offi...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — More than four years after being removed from active duty following one of the most politically charged events in Virgin Islands history, senior public officer Najan Christopher returned to work on Monday, July 20, marking the end of a prolonged legal and professional ordeal that unfolded in the aftermath of former Premier Andrew Fahie’s arrest and the sweeping governance reforms that followed.Christopher’s return represents more than the reinstate...

**UPDATE**The deceased has now been identified as 36 year old  Leny G. Graycochea. **Earlier Story**ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — A young Filipino woman was alleged to have been found dead at a residence in the McNamara area on Monday evening, in an incident that has left members of the Territory’s Filipino community in mourning.Guavaberry Media understands that throughout Monday, July 20, numerous members of the public contacted the news outlet after observing a significant eme...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — A shipment destined for the British Virgin Islands has been intercepted by officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Port Everglades in Florida after authorities discovered marijuana, pistols and ammunition concealed among outbound cargo headed to Tortola.The seizure was announced by CBP as part of its Outbound Enforcement Operations, which focuses on inspecting cargo leaving the United States to ensure exports comply with federal law. While th...

The British Virgin Islands has recorded its first homicide of 2026 following a fatal shooting in the Huntums Ghut area during the early hours of Monday, July 6.The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers are investigating the incident after a male victim sustained gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital for emergency medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.Guavaberry Media understands the victim to be a 25 year old m...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — British Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge has added another major achievement to her rapidly growing list of accolades, officially signing a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreement with global sportswear giant Nike.The endorsement marks another milestone in Hodge’s remarkable rise and comes on the heels of a record-breaking freshman campaign at the University of Georgia, where she established herself as one of the most dominant sprinter...