May 2023 – Virgin Islands Free Press

U.S. Judge Orders Lawyers To Sign AI Pledge, Warning ‘They Make Stuff Up’

DALLAS — A federal judge in Texas is now requiring lawyers in cases before him to certify that they did not use artificial intelligence to draft their filings without a…

John McCarthy May 31, 2023

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Indian Official Suspended After He Drains Reservoir To Get Phone He Dropped Taking A Selfie

The water was enough to irrigate at least 1,500 acres of land during India’s scorching summer. NEW DELHI — A government official in central India has been suspended after he…

John McCarthy May 31, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Health News

VIDOH’s Epidemiology Division Releases Its 2022 Annual Report

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health's Epidemiology Division released its 2022 Annual Report detailing the division’s work throughout the past year, including disease surveillance and trends in the USVI,…

John McCarthy May 30, 2023

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Coast Guard Searching For Man Who Fell From Cruise Ship Off Florida Coast

JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it's searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida. The 35-year-old passenger fell from the…

John McCarthy May 30, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Putin Says Ukraine Drone Strikes On Moscow Aim To Scare and Provoke Russia

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to today's drone attacks on the capital Moscow, accusing Ukraine of trying to frighten Russians. He said civilians were targeted, but air…

John McCarthy May 30, 2023

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VIFEMS Offers $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Cane Field Firestarter

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) concluded fire containment operations at the cane field in Frederiksted at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Throughout the day, VIFEMS…

John McCarthy May 30, 2023

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Man Arrested For Assaulting Two People, Firing Shots In Little Princess, VIPD Says

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly assaulting two people on the North Shore and charges related to brandishing a weapon, authorities said. Brian Bernhardt Roebuck, 27,…

John McCarthy May 29, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Ohio Man Detained At St. Thomas For Being A Fugitive From Justice, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An Ohio man clearing customs at the St. Thomas airport was found by federal agents to be a fugitive from justice. Brandon O. Carter, 31, of Columbus,…

John McCarthy May 29, 2023

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Firefighters Extinguish Blaze On Agricultural Land During Drought In St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire on drought-stricken land in St. Croix at approximately 3:01 p.m. today, authorities said. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services were…

John McCarthy May 28, 2023

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Teen Student Diver Dies During Underwater Class On Buck Island, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A teen-age student diver near St. Thomas drowned during an underwater class on Saturday morning, Virgin Islands Police said. The unidentified 16-year-old was attending a beginners class…

John McCarthy May 28, 2023