‘Dense cloud’ of Saharan dust approaches
SAN JUAN — A dense cloud of Sahara dust is approaching on the way to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. It will occupy our islands for at least three consecutive days, starting from today…
Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ended its first day of deliberations without a verdict Wednesday but asked to rehear potentially crucial testimony about the alleged hush money scheme at the…
Now it’s 4 … tropical waves in and around the Caribbean
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave currently over the western Caribbean is causing scattered showers and thunderstorms over Hispaniola, the Windward Passage and the southwestern Caribbean. Smoke from agricultural fires over Central America is causing…
Haiti’s new leader vows unity, says he’s ‘very honored’ in first statement since being selected
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Garry Conille, Haiti’s new prime minister, said Wednesday that he was “very honored” to be chosen for the post, in his first statement since a transitional council selected him to lead the troubled Caribbean…
Hundreds mourn gang killings of a Haitian mission director and a young American couple
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Hundreds of people packed into a sweltering church in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday to mourn Judes Montis, a mission director killed by gang members who also fatally shot an American couple that worked with…
Los Angeles Sparks quell Indiana Fever 88-82
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kia Nurse scored 22 points and Aari McDonald added a season-high 21 points to rally the Los Angeles Sparks to an 88-82 victory over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night, handing Caitlin…
Man who attacked victim with gas, lighter and baseball bat charged with attempted murder
FREDERIKSTED — A man who attempted to light a man on fire at a gas station on Friday has been charged with attempted murder, authorities said. Francisco Cruz Santiago, 39, was arrested and charged with…
Help police find kidnapping suspect on St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident. Vernon “Pappy” Sackey, Jr., 25, of Orange Grove, is wanted for a kidnapping incident on St.…
Forced to rebuild a life at 12, a Haitian girl joins thousands seeking an escape from gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — For 12-year-old Juliana St. Vil, life begins every afternoon. She bounds out of the crowded shelter where she’s been sleeping on the concrete floor for 10 months, a smile on her face…
Antigua PM blasts ’empty’ climate promises at UN small islands summit
NEW YORK – The president of this decade’s summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted “empty” and “grossly inadequate” climate pledges, saying wealthy nations have failed to meet obligations to limit damages from…