2024 – Page 182 – Virgin Islands Free Press

US founder of Haiti orphanage who is accused of sexual abuse will remain behind bars for now

DENVER (AP) — An American founder of a Haitian orphanage who is accused of forcing four boys who lived in the institution to engage in sexual acts more than a decade ago…

John McCarthy February 2, 2024

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Donald Trump, Nikki Haley jockey for delegates in the USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For most of us, an island getaway in winter is the perfect vacation. For surrogates of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, it’s serious business. The U.S. Virgin…

John McCarthy February 2, 2024

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Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net – to the delight of Wembanyama

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-112 victory over the Minnesota…

John McCarthy February 1, 2024

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Haiti pushes forward with new program to boost police department overwhelmed by gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Prime Minister Ariel Henry met for the first time Tuesday with officials from various countries who are part of an international steering committee aimed at boosting the…

John McCarthy February 1, 2024

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Indian police clear a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after 8 months in bird lockup

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months’ detention and released it into the wild Tuesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported.…

John McCarthy February 1, 2024

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Help Cops Find St. Croix Man Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man wanted on a domestic violence charge. Errol St. Jean, 19, is wanted for simple assault and battery-domestic…

John McCarthy January 31, 2024

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Cops seeking woman after shooting at Questa Verde Condos in Hermon Hill

CHRISTIANSTED — A domestic violence incident turned ugly when a jealous woman shot her male friend outside a upscale condominium complex on St. Croix early this morning. Valatina Sanchez, 30,…

John McCarthy January 31, 2024

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Ohio Man Arrested For Wire Fraud, Identity Theft For Scrap Copper Scheme In St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — An Ohio man was arrested Monday on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in connection to a scrap copper salvage scheme in St. Croix. Mitch G. Stevenson,…

John McCarthy January 31, 2024

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St. Thomas Rescue Saves A Man From Drowning At Sapphire Beach

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas Rescue emergency personnel responded quickly to a person drowning at Sapphire Beach at 12:30 p.m. today. “Our officers were notified by VITEMA control of CPR…

John McCarthy January 30, 2024

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USACE Commissions Task Force VIPR for Projects in Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division formally commissioned Task Force Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in a ceremony at the historic Fort Castillo San…

John McCarthy January 30, 2024