2025 – Page 9 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Senators want US construction firms to detail use of DJI drones in government contracts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Two U.S senators asked several U.S. construction companies to detail the use of Chinese-made DJI drones in government contracts and at sensitive national security facilities, saying the…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Black market scheme to register cars at BMV without paying exposed by ECU

FREDERIKSTED — A black market scheme to register nine vehicles at the BMV without paying has been exposed by local law enforcement. Jimmar Ateebo Payne, 32, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Your guide to protecting physical spaces in an increasingly digital business world

As businesses continue to adopt digital tools, cloud platforms, and remote working models, it is easy to assume that physical spaces matter less than they once did. In reality, offices,…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Repeat offender Jimmar Payne arrested on fraud-related charges: court docket

KINGSHILL — In the courtroom of Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross of the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Jimmar Payne is scheduled for an advice-of-rights hearing after his…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Breezy with clouds and sun, a passing shower or two this morning, high 87

Despite subsiding swell, hazardous marine conditions will persist today, the National Weather Service said. The High Surf Advisory remains in effect along northern Puerto Rico and Culebra until this afternoon,…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Gun seized during project search for Dreadisha Peguero

FREDERIKSTED – A man and a woman have been arrested on illegal gun charges in connection to the robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Dreadisha Peguero,…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces charges after a domestic violence complaint was filed with the police. Diane Christian, 50, was arrested today and charged with second-degree attempted assault…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED – Three women were arrested in connection to a robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Milagros Peguero, 43, was arrested today and charged with first-degree…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday there are no plans to release the full unedited video of the September 2 strikes on a suspected drug…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence

FREDERIKSTED —Police need your help to find a man wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix. Malachi Thompson, 21, of Grove Place, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025