Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street
FREDERIKSTED — Police secured the scene of a structural fire of a popular bar on King Street this morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the 911 Emergency Call Center got a…
Trump says he could have talks with Venezuela’s Maduro
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration may be open to talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faces increasing pressure from the United States amid a military buildup…
US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Saturday conducted the 21st known strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, US Southern Command announced today. “Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a…
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, financial disclosures made public on…
What to know about the AI-generated country song topping Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart
A song created through artificial intelligence has made history topping a Billboard country music chart, but it has also sent shockwaves through the music industry, with artists getting vocal about the AI-generated hit. The new country tune,…
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for…
Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
LONDON (Reuters) — A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism, as well as…
Cops arrest 1 linked to SUV’s seizure with gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia
CHRISTIANSTED — One man was arrested linked to a cache of guns and drugs discovered inside an SUV seized at a gas station on St. Croix, authorities said. Lloyd Ferdinand, 35, was arrested and charged…
CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says
EAST END, St. Croix — A 59-year-old woman was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in South Grapetree on St. Croix Friday evening, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The 911 Emergency Call…
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 88
Sunday, November 16, 2025 — Valid Monday–Friday Midweek Thunderstorms + All-Week Rip Current Hazards A weak trough and increased moisture will bring limited T-storm and flood risks Tuesday–Thursday. Expect isolated lightning and brief ponding in…