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‘World’s Policeman’ America Holds 4 Haitian Suspects In Custody On U.S. Mainland

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the United States for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti amid death…

John McCarthy February 1, 2023

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Biden, Feds Cut Back On SNAP Benefits for Virgin Islanders Starting This Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) said the federally-approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (supplemental) to all U.S. Virgin Islands households will end…

John McCarthy February 1, 2023

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Firefighters Work To Contain A Blaze In Simpson Bay On Sint Maarten This Morning

PHILIPSBURG — A fire broke out in District 721 of Simpson Bay in Sint Maarten early this morning, social media reported. No injuries have been reported so far according to…

John McCarthy January 29, 2023

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Trinidad & Tobago Proposes a Caribbean Energy Alliance With Guyana and Suriname

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) — Trinidad & Tobago Energy Minister Stuart Young this week proposed a Caribbean energy alliance with neighboring countries Guyana and Suriname that could reshape the region's…

John McCarthy January 29, 2023

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Montana Man Who Posed As Realtor In Order To Get $23,003 Wired To His Account Arrested

CHRISTIANSTED — A Montana man who posed as a real estate agent in order to have $23,000 wired to his bank account for a property closing was arrested on St.…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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Vice President Calls Trinidad and Tobago PM To Discuss Climate Resilience In Caribbean

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris spoke this week with Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago to continue their dialogue on efforts to strengthen the energy security and…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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Oral Christopher Smith Faces 20 Years After Weeklong Trial Finds Him Guilty of Murder

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Superior Court jury found Oral Christopher Smith guilty of murder on Friday, Acting Virgin Islands Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs said. Smith, 44, was found guilty of…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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Matthew Hazel Gets 5 Years For Trying To Move 11 Pounds of Cocaine In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas cocaine dealer got five years in prison for being caught trying to move 11 pounds of coke in the territory. Matthew Hazel, 31, was…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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Dominica Native Beats Woman After First Blaming Her For His Car Accident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A native of Dominica faces domestic violence-related assault charges after a woman accused him of assaulting her at her home. Miguel Jno-Baptiste, 27, of Roseau, was arrested…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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STRAWBERRIES AND SCREAM! Plucky Gecko Travels 3,000 Miles From Egypt to UK in Fruit

CAIRO (UPI) — An English woman who bought a package of strawberries from her local store discovered a tiny gecko had taken a 3,000-mile ride from Egypt in the fruit. Nikata…

John McCarthy January 27, 2023