2025 – Virgin Islands Free Press

US squeeze on Venezuela oil won’t create global crunch: Bousso

LONDON (Reuters) — The United States' tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil exports could strangle the country's crude output and cut off President Nicolas Maduro's main economic lifeline, but it will…

John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, according to a statement from their family. Senior law…

John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker

WILLEMSTAD (AP) — A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the…

John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed a polemic bill on Sunday that critics say is a blow to democracy and will make it more difficult to access public…

John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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Clouds breaking for some sun, occasional rain this morning, high 86

Happy Monday! Expect variable weather conditions today! An increase in moisture will drive showers and cloudiness across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico throughout the day, the National Weather…

John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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Unsuccessful senatorial candidate found dead at home on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED – The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating the death of an adult male discovered in the Flamboyant area of Estate Mahogany, Christiansted. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025

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Urgent Recall: Lead contamination in Town Food saucepans

Consumers across the United States should take note of a recent recall that could have serious health implications. Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc., based in Brooklyn, NY, has announced…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025

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Female teacher, 43, who bombarded underage schoolgirl with texts saying ‘can’t wait for a cuddle’ and ‘you’re mine’ is fired

LONDON — A female teacher who bombarded an underage schoolgirl with sexual messages has been struck off for life. Food technology teacher Miss Lianne Barclay, 43, told the teen that she "can't…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025

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There’s growing push for Michigan to fire AD Warde Manuel

With Sherrone Moore officially fired, all the frustration in Ann Arbor has been diverted over to Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel. After two full seasons as the head coach of…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025

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Lula, Maduro spoke about situation in Caribbean, South America, Brazil’s government says

BRASILIA (Reuters) — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke last week with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro about the situation in the Caribbean and South America, the Brazilian…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025