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Month: August 2024

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A small town on a small island celebrates Kamala Harris’ meteoric rise
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

A small town on a small island celebrates Kamala Harris’ meteoric rise

BROWN’S TOWN, Jamaica — Three and a half years ago, Sherman Harris gathered together a clutch of family and friends at his home on a hilltop here in rural Jamaica to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto
Posted inBreaking News National News St. Croix News

Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
‘Unresponsive’ man found dead in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

‘Unresponsive’ man found dead in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 43-year-old man was found dead on St. Thomas Friday, authorities said. A concerned citizen called 911 at 5:40 p.m. and reported finding an unresponsive Caucasian man…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Career violent criminal dies in hail of bullets
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Career violent criminal dies in hail of bullets

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a 38-year-old St. Croix man was shot multiple times and died near King Street on Monday night. Jahni Hamilton was positively identified by a…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters Monday as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have been violently seizing control of…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Mike Lynch, daughter among six missing after yacht sinks off Sicily
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Mike Lynch, daughter among six missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

PALERMO — Divers scoured the wreck of a luxury yacht off Sicily's coast today to find six missing people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and a Morgan Stanley executive, following an…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Democrats get ready for Night 1, Biden to deliver closing remarks
Posted inBreaking News National News

Democrats get ready for Night 1, Biden to deliver closing remarks

CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention begins today in Illinois, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near the United…
Posted by John McCarthy August 19, 2024
Man who pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t take drugs for payment gets 143 years in prison
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Man who pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t take drugs for payment gets 143 years in prison

DENVER (AP) — A man who was convicted of pointing a gun at Burger King drive-thru worker who wouldn’t accept drugs for payment and later shooting at other people elsewhere…
Posted by John McCarthy August 19, 2024
George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, short-circuiting the federal fraud case that led to his…
Posted by John McCarthy August 19, 2024

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