ORANJESTAD — Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, and his father rented a boat and “took care of things,” he claimed in a newly…
Countries should mull slavery reparations despite complex legal claims – UN
GENEVA (Reuters) — The United Nations said this week countries could consider financial reparations among the measures to compensate for the enslavement of people of African descent, though legal claims are complicated…
VIDOH premieres ‘Step Into Wellness’ video series
CHRISTIANSTED — The VI Department of Health proudly introduces “Step into Wellness,” a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a healthier life….
Are you age 70 or older and not receiving Social Security benefits?
Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you’re still working or are delaying applying so you…
USVI cozied up to Jeffrey Epstein; now it’s profiting from his sex crimes
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For two decades, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most prominent government and elected officials — as well as their pet charities, educational institutions and causes — were paid millions of dollars…
48,000 mattresses sold at Costco may have been exposed to mold, regulators say
Safety regulators say FXI is recalling Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses sold at Costco because of possible mold exposure during manufacturing. ISSAQUAH, Washington (NBC) — Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses sold exclusively…
Shutdown looms as House Republicans again block own spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to restart his stalled spending agenda failed on Thursday when Republicans for a third time blocked a procedural vote on defense spending, raising the risk…
JPMorgan legal fees in Jeffrey Epstein sex traffic cases near $14 million
NEW YORK (CNBC) — JPMorgan Chase has racked up nearly $14 million in legal fees defending itself against two lawsuits alleging it abetted the sex trafficking by its longtime customer Jeffrey Epstein, according to lawyers for a former…
St. Thomas Man Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Having Gun Within 1,000 Feet of School
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who was captured on video surveillance near a bag of guns stashed in Hospital Ground on St. Thomas got just two and a half years in prison….
Man Who Punched Woman In Face During Bar Brawl, Brandished Machine Gun, Admits Guilt
CHRISTIANSTED — A drunken St. Croix man who punched a female bar patron in the face — and brandished a machine gun in front of four people — is facing a possible…