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VIPA launches tender for dredging of Charlotte Amalie Harbor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has issued an invitation to bid for the dredging of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St Thomas. VIPA is seeking a qualified contractor…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025

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51-year-old man missing after going overboard during Caribbean cruise

KINGSTON — A 51-year-old man went overboard from a Norwegian cruise ship during a trip to the Caribbean, and, despite an extensive search, he has not been found. Norwegian Cruise…

John McCarthy January 1, 2025

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Fumes in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight’s return to Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — A Hawaiian airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to reports of fumes in the cockpit, according…

John McCarthy January 1, 2025

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Bills clinch the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets

ORCHARD PARK, New York (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

MIAMI (AP) — As the stars of Friday’s show in downtown Miami, baby pigs Glinda and Elphaba will never have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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At least 177 people die after plane skids off runway in South Korea

SEOUL — A Jeju Air plane from Bangkok attempted a belly landing at Muan International Airport after its landing gear reportedly failed to deploy. The passenger plane burst into flames…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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Parking restrictions for Crucian Christmas Festival events

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department will be enforcing the following parking restrictions for the upcoming Crucian Christmas Festival events: January 1, 2025 - Food Fair NO PARKING in…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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Bidens arrive at beach villa on St. Croix after prior free stays drew ethics outcry

CHRISTIANSTED — President Biden and his family arrived Thursday in St. Croix for what may be the final unpaid vacation of his presidency at the home of wealthy businesspeople —…

John McCarthy December 27, 2024

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Royal Caribbean cancels stops to Puerto Rico due to Christmas rush chaos

SAN JUAN — Royal Caribbean has announced further cancellations of scheduled stops in Puerto Rico by its flagship cruise ship Symphony of the Seas. This comes as the capital city’s…

John McCarthy December 25, 2024

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Christmas cruise horror as woman dies trying to jump off Sky Princess

MIAMI — A woman aboard a cruise ship returning to Florida died Saturday when she tried to dive overboard — but instead crashed onto the lower deck. The 48-year-old passenger…

John McCarthy December 24, 2024