A malicious publication, by writing, printing, picture, effigy, sign or otherwise than by mere speech, which exposes any living person, or the memory of any deceased person to hatred, contempt, ridicule or obloquy, or which causes or tends to cause any person to be shunned or avoided, or which has a tendency to injure any person in his or their business or occupation, is a libel.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code
1171
U.S. Virgin Islands § 1171 — U.S. Virgin Islands law