Tag: Virgin Islands National Guard (VING)

VING Wishes Condolences To Family, Friends Of Guard Member Killed On St. Croix By Gun Violence

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands National Guard said it “expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Ian Benjamin, Sr., who passed away at the Juan F. Luis Hospital, March 2, 2021.” Benjamin, 38, was assigned to the 610th Quartermaster Company, where he served as a water treatment specialist, VING […]

VING Members Arrive In Washington D.C. For Support Role In Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — The Virgin Islands National Guard arrived Sunday at the National Capital Region to support federal and District authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Virgin Islands soldiers and airmen join other states, territories to the District of Columbia to support law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe transition of power for President-elect Joe […]

2 VIPD Officers Arrested In Florida After 329 Kilos Of Cocaine Discovered On $22K-Per-Flight Private Jet

MIAMI — V.I. Police Department officer and V.I. National Guardsman Shakim Mike was aboard a chartered jet laden with at least 724 pounds of cocaine when it touched down in Opa-Locka, Florida on Tuesday night. Florida federal prosecutors have charged two Virgin Islands police officers and four others with drug trafficking crimes after federal agents […]

V.I. Government Will Conduct A ‘Mock Drill’ Of Receiving Pfizer Vaccine … Before It Arrives

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis provided some details on the distribution drill the Department of Health is conducting this week in advance of the expected arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine.  Using a “mock” vaccine, the Department of Health drill involves testing the ordering, delivery and […]

VING Chief Warrant Officer Awarded U.S. Meritorious Service Award In Ceremony

CHRISTIANSTED — Chief Warrant Officer 4 Atacha Randolph was given the National Guard Association of the United States Meritorious Service Award. The ceremony honoring her was held at the Lt. Col. David Canegata Conference room, Joint Forces Headquarters on Saturday. Randolph was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Virgin Islands National Guard while serving as […]

USVI Tourism Is Urging ‘Strict Compliance’ With Health Protocols From All Visitors To The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is urging compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the return of leisure travel to St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. “Together with our […]

Bryan Updates Residents On ‘Pilot Phase’ Of COVID-19 Testing At USVI Airports

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said during his weekly press conference on Monday that the pilot phase for COVID testing at the territory’s airports began over the weekend. In June, the V.I. Department of Tourism created a portal where travelers can upload negative tests prior to travel into the territory. Since then, the V.I. […]

VING Welcomes Back 661st Military Police Detachment From Non-Combat Deployment In Qatar

FREDERIKSTED –– The Virgin Islands National Guard welcomed home soldiers of the 661st Military Police Detachment from deployment at the Henry E. Rohlsen and Cyril E. King Airports on Sunday. The administrative unit spent approximately nine and a half months on their mission to support Operation Spartan Shield (Enduring Freedom). Their mission at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, […]

AG: VING Airman Raped 17-Year-Old Girl At La Grande Princesse House Party

KINGSHILL — V.I. Attorney General Denise George said that formal charges have been filed against 23-year-old Aaron Henry for the rape of a 17-year-old minor. Virgin Islands Police Department officers arrested Henry on Thursday based on a bench warrant issued by the V.I. Superior Court. On August 28, 2020 the Office of the Attorney General […]

VING: Part-Time Shoe Salesman Accused of Rape Is Full-Time Airman In Virgin Islands National Guard

BETHLEHEM — Virgin Islands National Guard Capt. Maria Bruno issued the following prepared statement at 10:47 p.m. Saturday: “According to a press release by the Virgin Islands Police Department, Aaron Henry, a member of the V.I. Air National Guard was arrested on Aug. 27 and charged with two counts of rape, one count of assault and […]