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SUMO TOURISM? Feel The Full ‘Weight’ of Puerto Rico’s New Diversity Campaign

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN  — Puerto Rico is asking you to “Discover Puerto Rico” in all of its unique beauty with its new tourism campaign emphasizing the individuality of its peoples. The Puerto Rico…

U.S. Mulls Stronger Protections For Caribbean Conch, Raising Concerns Among Fishermen

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by John McCarthy

Overfishing may put the queen conch — a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh — on the path to extinction, U.S. government researchers concluded earlier this year…

JetBlue Plane Headed For Puerto Rico Hits Empty Aircraft @ JFK Airport

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN — A JetBlue plane bound for Puerto Rico struck the tail of another company jetliner in the gate area at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning – just days after two planes almost…

Social Security Cards Are Safer Kept At Home

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by John McCarthy

Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. The need to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card continues to be very important. A Social Security…

Cape Air Employee, Florida Co-Conspirator Charged With Possession of Cocaine

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A shuttle airline employee and a Florida co-conspirator are facing drug trafficking charges in connection with attempting to transport cocaine onboard a Spirit Airlines Flight bound for Orlando. Shakari…

Was Attorney General Denise George Fired For Showing Ties Between Bryan and Epstein?

Posted on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan has fired the attorney general who diligently pursued various cases against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, including a lengthy legal fight that resulted in a $105 million…

President Biden, First Family and Air Force One Say Sayonara To St. Croix!

Posted on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by John McCarthy

FREDERIKSTED — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden bid farewell to St. Croix at Rohlsen Airport on Monday, concluding a year-end vacation that began Tuesday night with the arrival of…

President Biden Makes 1st Public Appearances During St. Croix Vacation

Posted on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHRISTIANSTED (AP) — After two days out of sight while vacationing in St. Croix, President Joe Biden ventured out Friday for a round of golf and dinner with his wife and grandchildren….

President Biden Lands On St. Croix To Relax Between Christmas and New Year’s

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 by John McCarthy

FREDERIKSTED — President Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to a place very familiar to him — St. Croix — to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in a new…

President Biden and Family To Arrive On St. Croix Today For New Year’s Celebration

Posted on December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 by John McCarthy

CHRISTIANSTED — President Joe Biden will arrive on St. Croix today with his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, the White House has confirmed.  “I can confirm at this time, President Joe Biden…

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