2023 – Page 30 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The main mast of a historic excursion vessel splintered and fell onto the deck Monday, killing one person and injuring three others aboard the schooner Grace…

John McCarthy October 10, 2023

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IMF lifts Caribbean, Latam 2023 GDP growth estimate to 2.3%

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The International Monetary Fund raised its 2023 output growth estimate for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.3% from July's 1.9% due to faster expected growth in…

John McCarthy October 10, 2023

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Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic government said Monday it will temporarily allow trade of essential products, including food and medications, on its border with Haiti. But it said…

John McCarthy October 10, 2023

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2 Injured In Shootings At Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day Festivities

FREDERIKSTED — Two men were injured in shootings at Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Day festivities at the Agricultural Fair Grounds in Estate Lower Love early this morning. The 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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Shots Fired At Man In Moving Vehicle Near Night Club

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after shots were fired at a man driving near a mid-island night club on St. Croix late Sunday afternoon. The 911 Emergency Call Center reported…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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Employee Charged With 26 Counts of Theft After Stealing $15,000 In Money Orders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a real estate employee allegedly cashed 26 money orders — totaling $15,000 — and put the ill-gotten gains in her own bank account.…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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Man wounded in machete attack on the waterfront in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A heated argument led to a man being wounded in a machete attack on the St. Thomas waterfront on Sunday morning, officials said. The Virgin Islands Police…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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‘Cadmium Talks’ webinar helps cacao farmers in Caribbean navigate new EU regulations

BRIDGETOWN (IICA) — In response to the introduction in January 2019 of European Union (EU) regulations that stipulate stringent maximum levels (MLs) for cadmium content in chocolateand cocoa products imported…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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Emerging economies face $220 billion in budget cuts amid debt crisis, Oxfam says

LONDON (Reuters) — Some of the world's poorest countries face budget cuts topping $220 billion over the coming five years due to a debt crisis that has pushed dozens to…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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Dominican cemetery caretaker turns himself in after bodies of six newborn babies discovered

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A cemetery caretaker who was wanted for questioning about the bodies of six newborn babies found discarded near the cemetery in the Dominican Republic’s capital turned…

John McCarthy October 9, 2023