Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier
FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Willow will be at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 p.m. The vessel will be providing free tours to the public. …
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface crews suspended the search for a missing boater on Monday afternoon. The main search included the sea and land areas around Coki Point Beach and Thatch Cay…
Man now presumed dead after boat crash near Thatch Cay; recovery operation begins
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rescue officials continue searching for a 51-year-old power boater, who last was seen Sunday morning when his boat spun out of control and crashed near Thatch Cay. About 8:30 a.m. Sunday a…
Coast Guard searching for boater ejected after vessel crashed, spun out of control
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Air and surface crews with the U.S. Coast Guard searched the waters off St. Thomas for a boater who was ejected from his vessel after it crashed and spun out of control…
Yemen’s Houthis vow strong response after new US strike
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Houthi militia threatened a “strong and effective response” after the United States carried out another strike in Yemen overnight, further ratcheting up tensions as Washington vowed to protect shipping from attacks…
Missouri governor bans Chinese and Russian companies from buying land near military sites
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Companies from China, Russia and other countries blacklisted by the U.S. no longer can buy land near military sites in Missouri under an order enacted by the state’s governor Tuesday. Republican Gov.…
US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela
GEORGETOWN (Reuters) — A top U.S. defense official will visit Guyana on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. embassy in the South American country said, as tensions between Guyana and neighboring Venezuela simmer in a border…
Coast Guard says a Dominican died after it fired at a fleeing boat carrying $11M worth of cocaine
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said a person from the Dominican Republic died after it fired at a fleeing boat in the Caribbean Sea that was smuggling an estimated $11 million worth…
Coast Guard and cruise line save 12 passengers after boat sinks near Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A boat carrying 12 passengers sank north of the Dominican Republic during inclement weather, and all have been rescued, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Six of the passengers who were…
Experts warn that foreign armed forces headed to Haiti will face major obstacles
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — An international armed force slated to fight violent gangs in Haiti this year will face multiple challenges including shifting gang allegiances and widespread corruption among police, politicians and the country’s elite, a new report…