October 2025 – Virgin Islands Free Press

The US government has shut down. Here’s what to know

WASHINGTON (ABC) — Both Republican and Democratic proposals that would have funded the government past Tuesday failed in the Senate during the eleventh hour, effectively shutting down the government at…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025

Breaking News Business News Military News

How a Silicon Valley ‘warlord’ got the Pentagon’s attention

NEW YORK (Reuters) — "I'm a warlord now, bitch!" Steven Simoni, wearing a $4,000 Celine track suit unzipped to reveal a bare chest and a silver chain, was holding court…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025

Breaking News Puerto Rico News St. Croix News

Some sun, a morning thunderstorm in parts of St. Croix, high 91

The risk of rip currents will remain low today, but life-threatening rip-currents will return by Friday, persisting through at least Sunday. Check out the beach forecast for the next days…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025

Breaking News Crime News Police News

Woman jailed after allegedly forcing boy’s hand onto hot stove, causing burns

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman was charged with child abuse after allegedly forcing a boy's hand onto a hot stove, causing visible burn injuries. Shelva Smith, 52, was arrested…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025