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Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Express Outrage Over Possible Cockfighting Ban

SAN JUAN — Congress on Wednesday gave final passage to legislation that would shut down legal cockfights in U.S. territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, ending an…

John McCarthy December 13, 2018

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Sponsors Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Training for VI and PR

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F Shappert said today that the Virgin Islands U.S.Attorney’s Office is sponsoring training this week for prosecutors from the USVI and Puerto Rico and…

John McCarthy December 10, 2018

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Rossello Sends Out $85 Million In Christmas Bonuses Despite Federal Warnings Not To

SAN JUAN -- Puerto Rico dispersed millions of dollars in holiday bonuses to government workers on Wednesday despite a warning from its federally appointed oversight board that doing so could…

John McCarthy December 6, 2018

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St. Thomas’ Clayton ‘Mr. 340’ Laurent Jr. Hopes To Continue Boxing Family’s Winning Ways

SAN JUAN -- Clayton "Mr. 340" Laurent Jr. of St. Thomas wants to continue his family's winning ways this weekend. As the stepson of Julian "The Hawk" Jackson, the Jackson…

John McCarthy December 4, 2018

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REPORT: Hurricane Maria Cost Puerto Rico $43 Billion In Lost Revenues

SAN JUAN — A report from Puerto Rico’s government says Hurricane Maria had a $43 billion impact on the U.S. territory’s economy, $1 billion more than originally estimated. The Puerto…

John McCarthy December 4, 2018

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SEASON OVER! Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Escape Without A Scratch In 2018

MIAMI -- The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season ended today. The season was more active than average, featuring 15 named storms, eight hurricanes and four that made landfall on the U.S.…

John McCarthy December 1, 2018

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Coast Guard Sends 74 Migrants Back to Dominican Republic After 4 At-Sea Interceptions

SAN JUAN — The U.S. Coast Guard returned 74 Dominican migrants to law enforcement authorities in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Tuesday night following the at-sea interdictions of four migrant vessels…

John McCarthy November 28, 2018

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Puerto Rico Approves Laws For Insurance Policy Holders Post-Hurricane Maria

SAN JUAN — The governor of Puerto Rico overhauled the U.S. commonwealth's insurance laws on Tuesday to help protect policy holders as thousands of claims remain unresolved more than a…

John McCarthy November 28, 2018

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Puerto Rico Man Gets 10 Year Prison Term For Bringing 500 Pounds of Cocaine Here

CHRISTIANSTED – A Puerto Rico man was handed a 10-year prison term on Friday for his involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation that brought about 500 pounds of cocaine here.…

John McCarthy November 20, 2018

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Dominicans Who Smuggled 2,000 Pounds of Cocaine Here Get Slap On The Wrist From Visiting Federal Judge

CHRISTIANSTED – Two natives of the Dominican Republic who brought 2,000 pounds of cocaine by boat near Puerto Rico were given prison terms of four and nearly eight years in…

John McCarthy November 16, 2018