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Royal Caribbean Bookings Take A Hit As Omicron Fears Worsen

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group said today it was grappling with a drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States, driven by the…

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Can The Caribbean and Latin America Really Trust China As A Business Partner?

On December 7, a few days after the third China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released the China-CELAC Joint Action Plan for 2022-2024. It…

VI Free Press December 29, 2021

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Police Investigating After 2 Gunned Down At Red Brick, 1 Man Dies: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Two men were shot — one fatally — near a St. Croix housing project this afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of a shooting…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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Hermon Hill Man Jailed After Girlfriend Tells Police He Assaulted Her: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix resident is in official custody after his former girlfriend told police he assaulted her. Paul Stewart, 25, of Questa Verde Condominiums, was arrested at 5:30…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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1 Male Shot Near Commercial Condo Complex In Bovoni Monday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One male was injured after a shooting near a commercial condominium complex in Bovoni on Monday night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched by the 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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Jewel of the Seas Puts COVID-Infected Crew Members Onto Rhapsody of the Seas To Avoid Being Blocked At Caribbean Ports

PHILIPSBURG — The Jewel of the Seas faced a dilemma Sunday. After starting the day with fifteen crew members and five guests testing positive for COVID-19, ten additional crewmembers later tested positive…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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Contant Knolls Man With Illegal Gun Surprised By Shakedown Christmas Eve

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was found with an unregistered gun in his home during a police operation on Christmas Eve morning, authorities said. Leroy Cornelius 44, of…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021

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Police Investigating Shooting Of 2 Males Near St. John Post Office On Boxing Day

CRUZ BAY — Police are investigating a shooting of one man and one teenager that took place near the U.S. Post Office in St. John on the night after Christmas,…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021

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Brutes Sacrifice 5 Dogs Near Sunny Isle On Christmas Eve Day: VIPD

SUNNY ISLE — Five St. Croix dogs were mercilessly killed on Christmas Eve Day near the Sunny Isle Shopping Center, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021

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Santa Left Omicron Under The Christmas Tree In The U.S. Virgin Islands This Holiday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As of Christmas Day, there were 544 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the Virgin Islands Department of Health said. It is the highest number of…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021