CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who was blocking a roadway in Christiansted town was tased when he refused to move, authorities said. Lafayette Artis Jr., 28, was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault…
FREDERIKSTED — Three men were found dead at a waste “convenience center” in Estate Concordia on St. Croix this morning and homicide detectives are working to find out what led up to their deaths. The…
KINGSTON — Legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore died suddenly on Sunday evening, leaving family, friends and fans across the world in mourning. Coore, born April 6, 1956, had, for more than 50 years, been…
⚠️🌊 Exercise caution along coastal beaches due to a high risk of rip currents, the National Weather Service said. 🌤️ A mostly stable and breezy weather pattern is forecast for today, with generally clear skies,…
HAVANA (AP) — Trumpets and drums played solemnly at Havana’s airport this week as white-gloved Cuban soldiers marched out of a plane carrying urns with remains of the 32 Cuban officers killed during a stunning U.S. attack…
Social Security has announced a series of “significant” improvements for Americans as a digital-first transformation is ongoing at the agency. The Virgin Islands Free Press has listed out the key improvements you need to know about.…
Mid-January brought a wave of food and consumer product recalls, underscoring how quickly everyday items can become safety concerns. Over the course of just a few days, six separate recalls were announced, affecting products found…
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a factory in China’s Inner Mongolia region killed two people and left 66 others hospitalized today. China’s official news agency Xinhua said the blast, which sent heavy plumes of smoke into…
A mostly stable and breezy weather pattern is forecast for today, with generally clear skies, some cloudiness, and passing showers during the day. No significant rainfall accumulations are expected. Exercise caution along coastal beaches due…
Fort Lauderdale has adopted an ordinance that designates “Exclusive Children Play Areas” within city parks. The initiative comes with signs that say adults are not permitted in playgrounds unless they are accompanying a child. So…