CHRISTIANSTED — A native of Venezuela got 3.8 years in prison for smuggling at least 70 pounds of cocaine into the Caribbean. Jose Reinoza, 33, of Caracas, was sentenced to 46 months incarceration after pleading…
FORT WALTON BEACH — Florida’s Okaloosa County has signed an agreement to purchase the SS United States, according to a report in Get the Coast. The 1952-built former ocean liner will be used as part…
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitian forces working with police sent from Kenya have launched a joint operation to oust criminal gangs from one of the roughest neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital, Prime Minister Garry Conille said Wednesday.…
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms that are a little more concentrated near its axis. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announced Thursday the issuance of replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by prolonged power outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto. According…
FREDERIKSTED — Police arrested a St. Croix man for illegal gun possession on Wednesday. Samuel Rivera Jr., 32, was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm openly or concealed, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.…
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave is in the central Tropical Atlantic Ocean and producing some disorganized showers and thunderstorms. As of 6:00 p.m., this tropical wave was located about 1,350 miles (2,173 kilometers) east-southeast…
PALERMO, Italy — Italian prosecutors are investigating two more crew members from British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht, along with its captain, in connection with the vessel’s sinking over a week ago, a judicial source said…
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman is in custody after she allegedly harassed another person over the phone continuously and made multiple threats, authorities said. Sh’lante Maxwell, 26, was arrested and charged with harassment by…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A homeowner claims a St. Thomas contractor failed to complete a $25,000 job to remodel their kitchen. Damian McAleavey, 48, was arrested and charged with obtaining money by false pretense andgrand larceny,…