The V.I. Economic Development Authority will issue a statement Friday after reports of a cyberattack. (Shutterstock image)
Officials with the V.I. Economic Development Authority have yet to address a reported cyberattack on the semi-autonomous agency. EDA Board Chair Kevin Rodriguez told the Source that the authority will issue a statement Friday “when they have more information.”
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. confirmed the hack in an interview with the Virgin Islands Consortium published Thursday but did not respond to questions from the Source. Reached by phone, Rodriguez said the information in that article — which reported that hackers locked down the authority’s systems and demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars in ransom — “is not totally accurate” before stating that a spokesperson for the authority would reach out shortly. The Source did not receive a response to multiple messages left with the authority’s marketing director, Celina Morris, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Joseph Philbert, a network systems administrator with the V.I. Bureau of Information Technology, said the territory’s semi-autonomous agencies are usually outside of the bureau’s purview.
“Unless they ask for our assistance or direct involvement in their network, we cannot inject ourselves,” he said. Whether that makes semi-autonomous agencies more or less prone to cyberattacks depends on each agency’s infrastructure. “Typically, when these sorts of things happen, it’s a case of either internal infrastructure vulnerability or end-user error, which are the most common, but not sole ways threats can gain access.”
Cyber- and ransomware attacks on infrastructure, financial and health care institutions have become increasingly common. Billing operations at the Juan F. Luis Hospital were upended by a cyberattack last April, which Chief Executive Darlene Baptiste said forced the hospital to rely on paper billing, leading to cash flow issues. That incident came one month after a cyberattack took the V.I. Lottery offline. The Lottery suffered a similar breach in early 2024, the same year Schneider Hospital was hit with a ransomware attack. Other local targets in recent years include the V.I. Port Authority in 2021 and the V.I. Water and Power Authority in 2019.
Philbert said BIT is ready and willing to assist when a breach does occur.
“What would improve the GVI’s cybersecurity posture and work toward a unified approach would be for all agencies to join under our security protocols [and] standards to mitigate these potential risks and incidents,” he said. “As the saying goes, ‘an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.’”
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. sent the Legislature a bill that would rezone a controversial 15.9 acres in Beeston Hill. (Photo courtesy Government House)
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. sent proposed legislation to the 36th Legislature Wednesday that would allow for housing development on a frequently fought-over parcel of Beeston Hill, St. Croix.
Owners of the 15.9-acre virgin green space have long sought the zoning change. In 2022, Atta and Jihad Misbeh asked the Senate for permission to build 24 condo units, a restaurant, and a shopping center on land zoned for low-density housing only.
The governor vetoed the bill in January 2023, saying it smacked of “special interests.”
Attah Misbeh tried again in 2025, asking the DPNR and the Senate to approve a plan to build a 24-unit residential development that would help alleviate the territory’s housing shortage. Although the plan fit within several residential-zone requirements, Misbeh asked for a rezoning to B-2 again. His representatives claimed it would make securing financing easier.
The Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning recommended against it. The DPNR experts said community land use decisions shouldn’t take into consideration a landowner’s financing needs.
Bryan’s proposed plan would rezone the area to B-2 but disallow any activity beyond housing, according to a Government House press release.
“The bill limits development to the proposed construction of a 24-unit clustered residential development on 3 to 4 acres. The concept includes a playground, green space, and an outdoor meeting space. No other development or construction may be initiated or approved on the property without express consent from the Legislature,” the written statement said. “The prohibition on development without legislative consent would run with the land in perpetuity, regardless of ownership.”
Bryan said he considered concerns raised during prior zoning discussions involving the area but insisted his proposal reflected the territory’s “urgent housing realities.”
“This is a measured approach that puts housing first and protects the community’s interests,” Bryan said.
It was not clear if or when the 36th Legislature might consider the measure.
The Virgin Islands Cannabis Board is moving forward with new regulations governing intoxicating hemp products and cannabis sales in the territory. (Image from the Wikimedia Commons)
A new law signed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Jan. 23 is reshaping how intoxicating hemp products are regulated in the territory, placing oversight squarely under the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation.
During a recent Cannabis Board Advisory meeting on Thursday via Zoom, officials discussed implementation of Bill No. 36-0105, which regulates intoxicating hemp and artificially derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 and delta-10. Executive Director Joanne Moorehead said the law gives OCR 90 days from the date of signing to promulgate regulations and establish a licensing process for retailers.
“OCR now has 90 days from Jan. 23 to promulgate regulations and inform those interested in obtaining an intoxicating hemp retailer license what that process will look like,” Moorehead said.
In the meantime, she emphasized that the law prohibits the sale, possession, or manufacture of products containing specified artificially derived cannabinoids until regulations are in place. “As of January 23, it is prohibited to sell or manufacture those products,” she said, adding that businesses previously selling such items must secure them in private storage until rules are finalized.
Moorehead encouraged retailers and interested parties to review the act and clarified that industrial hemp remains under the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Department and is separate from intoxicating hemp regulation, now assigned to OCR.
Later in the meeting, a quorum was established, and following discussion of the new law, the board voted to approve several policy measures as the territory prepares for regulated cannabis operations.
Among them was a requirement that all cannabis products sold in dispensaries carry a Metrc Retail ID QR code. The standardized code will allow consumers to scan packaging and access testing results, harvest data, and batch information pulled directly from the Metrc tracking system.
“What this does is ensure consumers are getting accurate, real-time information directly from Metrc,” Moorehead said. “It eliminates the issue of outdated or broken links and provides transparency about the product they are purchasing.”
Board members expressed support for the requirement, noting it aligns the territory with emerging national standards and strengthens consumer protection. The motion passed unanimously.
The board also approved a revised fee structure for temporary cannabis use permits at public events. Under the new policy, a single-event permit will cost $250, while a multi-event permit allowing up to 12 events within a 12-month period will cost $1,500. Officials said the change replaces a previous $1,500 flat fee that was considered cost-prohibitive for one-time events.
The permits apply to specific dates, times, and locations and are not intended to replace adult-use lounge licenses. Cannabis sales are not permitted at these events, and promoters are responsible for ensuring compliance, including restricting access to individuals over age 21.
In addition, the board adopted standardized guidance for measuring the 250-foot buffer between cannabis activity areas and sensitive use properties such as schools, houses of worship, and other areas where children congregate. Measurements will be taken in a straight line from the closest point of cannabis activity to the closest point of the sensitive use property line. Waivers of the 250-foot requirement may only be granted within designated historic towns, including Christiansted, Frederiksted, Charlotte Amalie, and Cruz Bay.
In her OCR report, Moorehead provided updates on licensing progress across the territory. Fourteen commercial cultivation licenses have been conditionally approved, and OCR has completed status meetings with all approved cultivators. She said at least one or two operators on St. Thomas and St. Croix are expected to begin cultivation within four to six weeks.
Eight micro-cultivation licenses have also been conditionally approved, with those operators projected to begin growing within approximately 10 to 12 weeks.
Ten dispensaries have been conditionally approved across the territory — five on St. Thomas, three on St. John, and two on St. Croix. Moorehead said dispensaries are completing required build-outs and documentation needed for certificates to operate. “We have to have products for dispensaries to sell,” she said, noting that dispensary timelines depend on cultivation readiness.
Nine manufacturing license applications are currently under review, with decisions expected by the end of March. A cannabis testing laboratory has been selected through a procurement process, though OCR has not yet publicly announced the lab pending final notification to respondents.
Research and development license applications remain open, and transporter certifications and third-party vendor applications are expected to be posted soon. Responsible vendor training notifications will be issued once the required interagency paperwork is finalized.
Present at the Cannabis Board meeting were Chair Dr. Catherine Kean, Dr. Gary Jett, Chris Jones, Bernisha Liburd, and Justa Encarnacion.
The board’s next meeting is scheduled for March 12 at 2 p.m.
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority officially broke ground Thursday on the Concordia Convenience Center at Estate Concordia, marking a significant step in modernizing waste management infrastructure on St. Croix. (Photo courtesy VIWMA)
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority officially broke ground Thursday on the Concordia Convenience Center at Estate Concordia, marking a significant step in modernizing waste management infrastructure on St. Croix.
The Thursday ceremony marked the start of construction on a long-anticipated project to improve solid waste services, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen environmental protections for surrounding communities.
Once completed, the Concordia Convenience Center will replace the former open-bin disposal site with a modern, organized, and environmentally responsible facility designed to better serve residents. Officials described the project as a visible upgrade in how residential waste is managed on the island.
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said the project reflects continued investment in infrastructure improvements across the territory.
“Today’s groundbreaking at Estate Concordia continues our progress to strengthen infrastructure and improve quality of life for Virgin Islands residents,” Bryan said. “This convenience center replaces an open-bin site with a cleaner, safer, modern facility that respects nearby communities and protects public health and the environment. We are staying focused on the issues that matter most to our people, and we are delivering practical improvements you can see and use.”
The Concordia project is part of VIWMA’s broader modernization strategy, with additional convenience centers expected in the near future as the authority continues upgrading facilities territorywide.
A glimpse into the future of the Concordia Convenience Center. (Photo courtesy VIWMA)
Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, director of the Office of Disaster Recovery, emphasized the role of federal funding in supporting the initiative and improving residents’ quality of life.
“Once completed, this project will improve environmental health and public safety,” Williams-Octalien said. She thanked the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority for serving as the grant recipient. She credited the Office of Disaster Recovery team for working with stakeholders to keep the project and funding on track.
Hannibal “Mike” Ware, executive director of VIWMA, described the facility as a major advancement for St. Croix and pledged a stronger focus on customer service and timely project delivery.
“Welcome to the new Waste Management Authority — an authority where projects like this will be more commonplace, where projects won’t be delayed but started and completed,” Ware said. He promised a more customer-focused agency with greater urgency in addressing infrastructure needs.
“The Concordia Convenience Center signifies a major advancement in modernizing and enhancing waste management infrastructure on St. Croix,” Ware added. “This project underscores our ongoing dedication to improving service delivery, safeguarding public health, and encouraging responsible environmental practices across the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
During the ceremony, officials also acknowledged that Estate Concordia was the site where Carlos Parilla, Fernando Santiago, and Omar Castillo lost their lives in a triple homicide earlier this year. The recognition added a solemn moment to the event as leaders emphasized the importance of restoring and improving the area.
The new center is expected to provide residents with a cleaner, safer, and more efficient location for residential waste disposal, reinforcing VIWMA’s mission to deliver sustainable and reliable waste management services throughout the territory.
The Concordia facility is part of VIWMA’s broader effort to address long-standing waste management challenges. Additional convenience centers are planned for Mon Bijou and Cotton Valley. Ware said at a January town hall meeting that the authority anticipates breaking ground on new projects approximately every four to five months as modernization efforts continue.
Sen. at Large Angel Bolques Jr., left, and Jerry Smith, chair of the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation, raised differing views this week on whether appointing one CEO to oversee both territorial hospitals constitutes a personnel move or a structural change requiring legislative action. (Source file photo)
Jerry Smith, chair of the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation, told the Source Thursday that the appointment of a single chief executive officer to oversee both territorial hospitals is a personnel decision that complies with existing law, responding to concerns raised by Senator at Large Angel Bolques Jr.
The hospital board recently appointed one individual to serve as CEO of both Juan F. Luis Hospital on St. Croix and Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas as part of what officials described as an effort to unify operations.
In a press release, Bolques said that while Title 19 of the Virgin Islands Code allows the corporation to “employ and remove the Chief Executive Officers,” it does not authorize structural consolidation of hospital governance without legislative approval.
If the intent of this change is to permanently consolidate governance or alter the statutory design of the hospital system, Bolques said, the proposal must be brought before the Legislature for debate and amendment of Title 19. “There is a fundamental legal distinction between appointing one individual to two existing CEO positions and restructuring our hospital system into a consolidated territorial model,” he said.
“If this transition is merely a personnel decision under existing law, that is one matter. If it represents a structural consolidation of governance, that is another, and the latter requires legislative action,” Bolques added.
In an interview with the Source, Smith said the leadership change does not alter the statutory governance structure. “It’s personnel. It’s not a consolidation of governance per se,” Smith said. “Senator Bolques is 100% correct, in order to consolidate the governance of the organization, legislative changes would be required.”
Smith said separate district boards remain in place, along with the territorial board. “There’s still a functioning district board in St. Croix. There’s still a functioning district board for St. Thomas–St. John, and there’s still a territorial board. We still function as a cohesive organization where all initiatives that come through the district boards and flow through the territorial board to ensure that we are all marching to the same beat,” He added, “It depends on how you define structural change … it’s not one that is a front to the way the legislation is written and what the law allows us to do.”
The Source reached out to Sen. Ray Fonseca, chair of the Senate Health, Hospitals and Human Services Committee, but he had no comment, saying he was not familiar with the remarks made by Bolques at this time.
Smith said he understands the questions around the new CEO role but maintained the move is on solid legal footing. He said he wants to “assure the community that the corporation continues to work in line with our enabling legislation” and is focused on improving care across the territory.
West Indian Company chief executive Joseph Boschulte presents an annual report to the V.I. Public Finance Authority board Wednesday during a virtual meeting held on the videoconferencing platform Zoom. (Photo courtesy V.I. Legislature)
Leadership from the West Indian Company reported growth to the V.I. Public Finance Authority Board Wednesday, nearly one month after an appearance before the Senate Economic Development and Agriculture Committee, in which lawmakers grilled the public corporation over millions of dollars in payments owed in lieu of taxes.
Presenting his annual report to the PFA Board since taking over as president and chief executive of WICO, former Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said the public corporation had “turned the corner” from the COVID-19 pandemic, during which the company weathered an 18-month stretch with no cruise ship calls.
“But we have seen our cruise lines come back strong,” he said, reporting that WICO received 960,000 passengers in 2025 and projects more than a million in 2026. Boschulte also reported a 34 percent increase in weekend traffic. “This is a very positive sign for the territory, because it shows that where we used to have many vacancies on weekends, we’re starting to get that back.”
Despite a 14-percent increase in profits last year, Boschulte suggested that continued growth would rely on a plan to dredge the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in order to accommodate larger vessels. The V.I. Port Authority began the first phase of that project in December with the demolition of the abandoned Addelita Cancryn Junior High School. The site will be used to store and transport dredged materials, according to VIPA. The territory issued a second invitation to bid on the dredging itself in November, and Boschulte said Wednesday that the authority received five responses.
“It continues to be our biggest concern as we move into fiscal ‘26 and fiscal ‘27, because the ships continue to get bigger, the drafts become deeper, which basically means that we need to make sure that our harbor and our channels are safe for these ships to come in and berth at the WICO dock,” he said.
From December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. mainland’s inflation rate was 2.7%. The territory’s rate was 7.6% (Screenshot of Bureau of Economic Research report)
Led by enormous increases in housing costs, internet service, and, of all things, chicken, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ inflation rate outpaced the mainland’s rate by nearly threefold, according to a new report from the Bureau of Economic Research.
From December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. mainland’s inflation rate was 2.7%, down from 2.9% in 2023. The territory’s rate was 7.6% — up from 2024’s 7.1%, according to the Consumer Price Index 2025 Inflation Review released Saturday.
Inflation reduces money’s buying power. A high inflation rate means $1 buys less faster. There’s no one cause of inflation but the report pinned it in part on the Virgin Islands’ heavy reliance on imports and high cost of logistics. The report cited federal grants as a sort of double-edged sword for inflationary pressure in the territory. It bolstered public funds but caused inflation through public spending.
“ … when public spending rises (or when large federal transfers are deployed locally), demand for labor, materials, and services can increase faster than supply — pushing prices higher,” the report’s authors wrote.
There were other factors as well. While the price of water dropped 38.5%, electricity rose 31.1%, according to the report.
The index lumped utility service in with housing costs. Inconsistent billing and service from the Water and Power Authority helped push the territory’s housing inflation rate to a staggering 22% — up from a 6% rate in 2024, according to the report. In the mainland, housing inflation grew at a 3.2% rate.
“The magnitude of the USVI housing increase suggests intense pressure from rents, utilities, and other shelter‑related costs, which often exert outsized influence in island economies with constrained housing supply and high import-related costs,” according to the report.
The cost of a one-bedroom rental rose 11.5% from 2024 to 2025 and a two-bedroom rental cost nearly 21% more. Those lucky enough to find an available unit may be paying $2,461.11 a month, up from an average of $2,392.69 in 2024.
Demand and price for internet services contributed to a leap in prices. The cost of basic internet service rose more than 48% from 2024 to 2025.
While the price of gasoline fell slightly, from an average $4.89 a gallon in 20204 to $4.69 in 2025, it remained well above the 2025 mainland average price of $3.10.
In 2020, the mainland’s pandemic inflation rate jumped from 2.3% to 7.1% in 2021. The territory’s rate more than doubled that increase in 2020, rising 5.8% and then 8.6% in 2021. While the mainland’s rate decreased to 6.5% in 2022 and 3.4% in 2023, the territory’s inflation rate leaped to 9.8% in 2022 and 8.4% in 2023.
Some pandemic-era rarities dropped in price. Eggs went down 2.3%. Pork and beef rose in price only slightly, just 7 cents. But chicken and milk became significantly more expensive. Milk went up 12% and chicken up a whopping 28.6%, according to the report.
St. Thomas had the highest inflation of the individual islands. The overall 12.8% inflation rate was driven by a 42% housing inflation rate. St. John’s overall inflation rate was 6.1%, driven by 14.4% rate for medical care, and St. Croix’s 4.2%, driven by 7.7% inflation rate for housing.
From left, Louise Sebro, museum inspector at Museum Lolland-Falster in Denmark; Karen Sivebæk Munk, chief curator at Museum Vestsjælland; and Caribbean Genealogy Library Board President Sophia Aubin stand in front of a crowd at the Caribbean Genealogy Library on Saturday, Feb. 7. (Source Photo by Finn Sharpless)
A Danish team of heritage researchers joined local historians and community members at the Caribbean Genealogy Library Saturday, Feb. 7, on St. Thomas to discuss efforts to document and preserve Virgin Islands culture and heritage.
“We’re here today because my colleague Louise Sebro and I are appointed to do a mapping of cultural heritage, which is rooted in the period pre-transfer, to see what is left, what is endangered, who are the stewards?” said Karen Sivebaek Munk, chief curator at Museum West Zealand. “But most importantly, we want to do some workshops with people and hear what is most important to them.”
Munk said the project was launched by the Danish Parliament amid growing interest in Denmark’s historical ties to the Virgin Islands and the legacy of the former Danish West Indies. “More and more people in Denmark are interested in our cultural engagement and otherwise here in the Virgin Islands,” she said, explaining that the team was asked “to do a mapping of existing cultural heritage” rooted in the period before 1917.
She said the researchers quickly decided the work could not be limited to colonial-era monuments. “We did not want to do a project that was just documenting old Danish buildings. We wanted to not focus entirely on European Danish culture, because that’s such a small, small part of what this place is,” Munk said. “We share cultural heritage, but in many, many facets.”
Louise Sebro, a museum inspector with Museum Lolland-Falster in Denmark, said the mapping is designed to capture both physical and living traditions that reflect the islands’ history. “We want to describe both African, Caribbean, Creole and European,” Sebro said. “It’s also very important for us that what we describe is both the tangible and intangible cultural heritage.”
Sebro outlined how broad that definition is for the team. “Tangible cultural heritage could be artifacts from visual arts and tools, clothing. It could be architecture, landscapes, natural landscapes of man-made cultural significance and collections, items held in museums, libraries and archives,” she said.
Munk said the nonmaterial side is just as crucial. “Then there are intangible cultural heritage, like old traditions, legends, arts, customs and rituals, knowledge and skills and maybe even more things that we haven’t thought of,” she said.
The researchers stressed that they do not want to impose an outside definition of what matters. “We can’t do this alone because we need your voices to help us understand what is endangered, who are the stewards of the cultural heritage,” Sebro said. “What should be promoted? What should be revived?”
The core of the program was an exercise asking audience members to identify one element of Virgin Islands cultural heritage they would preserve above all others and explain why. Participants highlighted everything from bamboula to murals, including music, dance, language and community values, often linking them to intergenerational education and preservation.
Several speakers said younger Virgin Islanders are not being systematically exposed to traditional culture in schools. “I think we’re losing certain things,” one participant said, adding that families now rely heavily on digital photos and files that are never printed or archived.
Others said retired educators and individual culture bearers are carrying much of the responsibility, but that broader access and formal history instruction are needed so students do not have to “go out of their way to find this information.”
Beyond specific art pieces and forms, residents described behavior, values and community ties as core elements of local heritage. One longtime St. Thomas resident said he would preserve “the tradition of civility and respect among people, especially toward elders,” while another described the “village-oriented, authentic care and compassion for one another.”
The responses and follow-up discussion underscored concerns that traditions are fading due to insufficient government and institutional support. At the same time, participants pointed to a continued sense of shared history, resilience and cultural pride.
Caribbean Genealogy Library Board President Sophia Aubin said hosting events like Saturday’s is central to the library’s mission. “We hold events at the library to bring people in to connect with the collection,” Aubin said. “Knowing your individual history and knowing the community history is important. It’s important to preserve it in order to share it with those that are here today, but also to pass it along to the future generations.”
Insights from the St. Thomas event, along with similar previous workshops on St. Croix and St. John, will be incorporated into a report the Danish team plans to publish. The document is expected to outline tangible and intangible heritage, identify areas that are endangered and highlight local stewards working to preserve Virgin Islands culture.
The Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands today issued an official Notice to Democratic Candidates detailing the Party’s internal requirements for certification as a Democratic nominee in the 2026 election cycle.
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The Notice clarifies that individuals seeking to run under the Democratic Party banner must meet specific DPVI eligibility, endorsement, and filing requirements in order to be certified as official Democratic nominees. Certification by the Party is not automatic and is governed by the DPVI’s 2026 Primary Election and Certification Plan.
Importantly, the Notice underscores that DPVI certification requirements are separate from and in addition to the statutory candidate eligibility and filing requirements administered by the Elections System of the Virgin Islands. Candidates must satisfy both Party requirements and legal election requirements in order to appear on the ballot as Democratic nominees.
“Political parties have a responsibility to uphold standards, ensure readiness, and protect the integrity of their banner,” said Carol M. Burke, State Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands. “This Notice ensures clarity, transparency, and fairness for all prospective candidates while reinforcing the distinct roles of the
Party and the Elections System.”
The Notice outlines key requirements, including:
• Registration as a Democrat and Good Standing with DPVI by February 28, 2026
• Submission of a complete DPVI Candidate Filing Packet
• Compliance with endorsement thresholds established by the Party
• Adherence to all internal Party deadlines and procedures
The DPVI emphasized that filing with ESVI alone does not confer Democratic Party status and that failure to meet DPVI requirements may result in a candidate not being certified as a Democratic nominee, regardless of election filing status.
The Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands stated that the Notice is part of its broader effort to modernize party operations, strengthen accountability, and ensure a transparent and orderly primary process in compliance with law and party governance standards.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the Notice carefully and begin preparations early.
For more information or questions regarding DPVI certification requirements, prospective candidates may contact:
A man was found shot to death Thursday morning in the Scott Free area of St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
Police said a concerned citizen called 911 at about 8:17 a.m. to report a male lying on the roadway and bleeding from his upper body. Responding law enforcement officers found an unresponsive male with gunshot wounds to his body, according to the police report.
Emergency Medical Technicians were on scene and determined that the man had no vital signs, the police report stated.
Next of kin identified the victim as 54-year-old Saint Hubert Joseph, the report stated.
The case is under investigation by VIPD.
Joseph’s death marks the first homicide for 2026 on St. Thomas and the fourth for the territory, with three on St. Croix and zero on St. John, according to the Source Homicide List.*
Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 340-774-2211 or the Major Crimes Unit at 340-642-8449 via WhatsApp. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or by calling 911.
The Source Homicide List is a chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2026 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as reported by the VIPD. Cases are broken down by island. While this listing is based on VIPD reports, the Source does not include suicides or vehicular homicides in its listing, which the police and some other media do. This can lead to a discrepancy in the number of incidents reported.
