PORT-AU-PRINCE — A bank bribery scandal involving members of Haiti’s ruling transitional government, which threatens efforts to stabilize the country through presidential elections next year, could not
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Virgin Islands delegation jazzed by ‘historic event’ at Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Governor Albert Bryan participated in the Democratic National Convention (DNC), representing the U.S. Virgin Islands in what he described as a “thrilling and
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For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars
LONDON — “Please do not go out until this blows over,” Sarah Akinterinwa, messaged a friend on August 7. “I’m going into town tomorrow. Should
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A small town on a small island celebrates Kamala Harris’ meteoric rise
BROWN’S TOWN, Jamaica — Three and a half years ago, Sherman Harris gathered together a clutch of family and friends at his home on a hilltop
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Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto
CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts
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Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to
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‘Unresponsive’ man found dead in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 43-year-old man was found dead on St. Thomas Friday, authorities said. A concerned citizen called 911 at 5:40 p.m. and reported
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Career violent criminal dies in hail of bullets
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a 38-year-old St. Croix man was shot multiple times and died near King Street on Monday night. Jahni Hamilton
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Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters Monday as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs
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Mike Lynch, daughter among six missing after yacht sinks off Sicily
PALERMO — Divers scoured the wreck of a luxury yacht off Sicily’s coast today to find six missing people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and a
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