Caribbean News – Page 255 – Virgin Islands Free Press

‘Revolving Door’ of Illegal Dominican Migrants Previously Deported Continues

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two Dominican Republic nationals previously deported from the country have returned to the United States using St. Thomas as their staging ground. Kelvin Bautista Valdez, 35, and…

John McCarthy December 1, 2022

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Snorkeler Reported Missing Off Ham’s Bluff Rescued By Coast Guard On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — A Coast Guard boat crew rescued a missing snorkeler who was found stranded on the rocks off the Hams Bluff Lighthouse in St. Croix on Tuesday afternoon. The…

John McCarthy December 1, 2022

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Dominican Gets To Stay 8 More Months After His Conviction On Immigration Fraud

CHRISTIANSTED — A Dominican Republic native who entered the country illegally in order to stay here — got his wish to reside in the United States — only it will…

John McCarthy November 30, 2022

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3 Venezuelans Off ‘La Gran Tormenta’ Sentenced in St. Croix Cocaine Case

CHRISTIANSTED — Three Venezuelan nationals caught at sea in 2019 off the coast of St. Croix, and charged in connection with a cocaine conspiracy case, have been sentenced for their…

John McCarthy November 29, 2022

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Wildlife Conference Boosts Protection For Sharks, Turtles

PANAMA CITY (AP) — An international wildlife conference moved to enact some of the most significant protection for shark species targeted in the fin trade and scores of turtles, lizards and frogs…

John McCarthy November 26, 2022

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Caribbean and Central American Students Can Connect With An Astronaut In Space

SAN JOSE — Students from 12 schools in nine countries in the Caribbean and Central America will have a direct conversation with an astronaut in the International Space Station this…

John McCarthy November 19, 2022

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US Rescues 12 Haitians From Tiny Island Near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A dozen Haitian migrants who spent five days on a tiny, uninhabited island near Puerto Rico where human smugglers abandoned them were rescued, the U.S. Coast Guard…

John McCarthy November 17, 2022

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Tropical Storm Nicole Bears Down on the Bahamas, Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Many people evacuated from vulnerable locations in the northwestern Bahamas as Tropical Storm Nicole approached Wednesday and residents of Florida braced for the storm, which could strengthen to a…

John McCarthy November 9, 2022

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‘Polar Trough’ To Bring Heavy Rain To USVI and Puerto Rico Starting Late Tomorrow: NWS

SAN JUAN — The combination of a polar trough and increasing moisture from the south will result in a very unsettled weather pattern beginning late Friday and stretching into early next…

John McCarthy November 3, 2022

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USVI Tourism Focuses On ‘Cultural Travel’ With ‘Naturally In Rhythm’ Campaign

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —This fall, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is launching a bold, new marketing campaign that includes a distinctive tagline, a social media campaign and the relaunch of its website. Focusing…

John McCarthy November 2, 2022