2025 – Page 61 – Virgin Islands Free Press

2026 tight end Isaiah Pina commits to Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech has added a unique athlete to its 2026 recruiting class. Groveland (Florida) South Lake tight end Isaiah Pina has committed to the Hokies, giving Tech its first tight end pledge…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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US military strikes suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. military killed two alleged drug smugglers in a strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday,…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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8 Americans arrested as Bahamas police seize guns and cash from docked boat

NASSAU (CBS) — Police in the Bahamas arrested eight Americans and seized weapons, ammunition and a "considerable sum of undeclared cash" in a multiagency operation on Tuesday. The Royal Bahamas…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing two people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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VIDOH sets new schedule for Vital Records and Statistic Office

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Vital Records and Statistics (VRS) Office is reminding the public of its designated days and hours for in-person visits for services. Vital Records…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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Belligerent ‘ICE agent’ asks police officer if he’s Haitian during DUI traffic stop

BAHIA HONDA, Florida (WPLG) — A federal immigration agent from Miami is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after deputies say he was driving drunk with his two children in…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performance

HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of people on Tuesday attended a Mass in Havana to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Celia Cruz’s birth just days after Cuban authorities canceled a theater…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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Crews rescue 80 miners trapped in the Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Crews in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday rescued 80 miners who became trapped after a mine partially collapsed. No one was injured or killed, according to the Civil…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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Tropical Storm Melissa bypasses the USVI, Jamaica might not be so lucky

Tropical Storm Melissa Confidence in the forecast remains low on trajectory and intensity beyond Day 3. The potential impacts of weather and maritime in Puerto Rico and the USVI will…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025

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States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if government shutdown continues

States are warning struggling Americans who rely on food stamps to pay for groceries that they may miss out on benefits come November. "Starting October 16, SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

John McCarthy October 21, 2025