Despite being the butt of many lawyer-themed jokes, maritime law is a real thing and it is a lot more convoluted than one would think.
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Government House Recognizes African Heritage Week and African Liberation Day
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. signed a proclamation recently recognizing African Heritage Week and African Liberation Day, which takes place on May 25th annually. About 200
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USAO: Three South Americans and One Central American Smuggled 3,384 Pounds Of Cocaine By Sea
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three South Americans and one Central American were charged with smuggling 3,384 pounds of cocaine into the region, authorities said. Freddy Montano
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Canadian University Explores Partnership With Key Caribbean Institution
ST. CATHARINES — Students at the University of the West Indies could be about to get a range of new studying options after the college
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OP-ED PIECE: Singapore – A Guide for the Economic Development of the U.S. Virgin Islands
By SORAYA DIASE COFFELT At one time in the not-too-distant past, Singapore was afflicted with economic chaos and rampant corruption. It suffered from a decaying
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Rhino Poacher Stomped By Elephant And Eaten By Lions
JOHANNESBURG — A rhinoceros poacher was stomped to death by an elephant and eaten by lions in a South Africa wildlife preserve and rangers found
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British Song Set To Drop Friday Highlights Plight of Ella Gaspard of St. Thomas
LONDON — A new song by the British duo The Luck titled “Ella’s Hope” will be released on Friday. “Ella’s Hope” is a ballad about
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MARITIME REPORT: Two Coastal Shipping Vessels ‘Abandoned’ and ‘Adrift’ In Caribbean Waters
MIAMI — Two shipping vessels have been reported “abandoned” and “adrift” in the Caribbean today. One was described by the Maritime Bulletin as being a
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U.S. Virgin Islands Removed From European Union Money Laundering Blacklist
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr said today the U.S. Virgin Islands is no longer on a list on a list of 23 high-risk jurisdictions
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Four Guyanese Men Who Brought 8,309 Pounds Of Cocaine To Region Get Sentences of 2 to 4 Years
CHRISTIANSTED – Four Guyanese nationals got sentences ranging from two years to four years for bringing 8,309 pounds of cocaine to the region by sea
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