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Business liabilities every local owner must track

Running a local business means managing more than sales and customers. Behind the scenes, liabilities shape cash flow, risk, and long-term survival. Many small business owners focus on revenue while…

John McCarthy January 19, 2026

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US launches operation to seize another oil tanker

The United States has launched an operation to detain the Olina tanker in the Caribbean. This was reported by the agency Reuters citing an unnamed American official with knowledge of the matter.…

John McCarthy January 10, 2026

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Minnesota woman loses arm and life in shark attack at Dorsch Beach

FREDERIKSTED — Gov. Albert Bryan and Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach confirmed that a woman died following a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach on St. Croix today. “Our hearts are…

John McCarthy January 8, 2026

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

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

Art News At VIFreep

A giant sundial and candy made of fabric: A look at day one of Miami Art Week

Opening day for Miami Art Week saw a cavalcade of black Uber SUVs and sneaker-clad art lovers flocking to VIP openings at popular fairs on both sides of Biscayne Bay,…

John McCarthy December 2, 2025

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

U.S. reopens shuttered Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues

CEIBA, Puerto Rico (CBS) — A U.S. naval base in Puerto Rico that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up…

John McCarthy November 26, 2025

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Video shows Alabama teacher beating son with belt 22 times, now faces charges

MOBILE, Alabama (WKRC) — A teacher was taken into custody after an unsettling video of a beating surfaced online. According to WPMI-TV, 44-year-old Randi Nicole Staples, a 2nd-grade teacher at Cottage…

John McCarthy November 25, 2025

At VIFreep Breaking News Health News

USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply

WASHINGTON (The Hill) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due to alleged…

John McCarthy November 15, 2025

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Search of accused shooter’s JFK apartment turns up gun, paraphernalia

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a long list of charges after a search of his Richmond apartment turned up a gun and gun paraphernalia, authorities said. Waldo…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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TOP Skills that Keep You on Top of Your Tongits Card Game

The Tongits card game has long been part of Filipino culture, but its leap to digital platforms like Tongits Go, Tongits Online, and GameZone Casino has changed the way players…

John McCarthy November 13, 2025