New Zealand’s Auckland is the first major city to ring in 2024
NEW ZEALAND — Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a…
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After quadruple murder, U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN — The United States Embassy has issued a security alert advising US citizens in Trinidad to exercise increased caution and vigilance, particularly in the St. Augustine area…
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In time for Christmas, Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia
Cuban Communists given the option of giving the gift that stops giving this holiday season HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba became the second country in the Caribbean and Latin America to…
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Migrant caravan spends Christmas on the road before heading to US border
TAPACHULA, Mexico (Reuters) — Thousands of migrants arrived on Sunday in the southern Mexican town Alvaro Obregon to spend the Christmas Eve in a public square without shelter before making…
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Biden’s annual New Year’s getaway in St. Croix sparks controversy over villa’s Airbnb listing
CHRISTIANSTED — The Biden family’s annual St. Croix vacation has stirred controversy as the villa they’re staying in, valued at $3 million, has been publicly listed on Airbnb — leveraging the president’s own name…
DPNR Approves Application From Limetree Bay Terminals For Its Dock Safety Unit
FREDERIKSTED — DPNR issued a public notice related to the Limetree Bay Terminals on Thursday. It said that its Division of Environmental Protection has received an application for a Minor…
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Help Police Find Missing Minor Essence Turbe On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Thomas. Essence Turbe, 15, was last seen wearing a green dress on Wednesday near the…
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USVI SNAP-Cash Documentation Due by January 1, 2024 To Ensure Benefits, DHS Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, Certification Unit said today all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH households)in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the…
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Biden says ‘no question’ Trump backed insurrection
CHRISTIANSTED (Reuters) — President Joe Biden said recently there was "no question" his predecessor Donald Trump supported an insurrection, but that it was up to the courts whether that disqualifies…
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Peek inside Joe Biden’s campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you’re a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places, you can spend thousands on tickets to a fundraiser with President Joe Biden. If…