Fifth tropical wave rolls off the coast of Africa
SAN JUAN — A fifth tropical wave has peeled off the coast of Africa near the Cape Verde Islands — one day before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane…
‘Dense cloud’ of Saharan dust approaches
SAN JUAN — A dense cloud of Sahara dust is approaching on the way to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. It will occupy our islands for at least three…
Now it’s 4 … tropical waves in and around the Caribbean
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave currently over the western Caribbean is causing scattered showers and thunderstorms over Hispaniola, the Windward Passage and the southwestern Caribbean. Smoke from agricultural fires…
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Man who attacked victim with gas, lighter and baseball bat charged with attempted murder
FREDERIKSTED — A man who attempted to light a man on fire at a gas station on Friday has been charged with attempted murder, authorities said. Francisco Cruz Santiago, 39,…
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Help police find kidnapping suspect on St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident. Vernon "Pappy" Sackey, Jr., 25, of Orange Grove, is wanted for…
Movements of three tropical waves being monitored
SAN JUAN — Forecasters are keeping an eye on a disturbance aiming towards Hispaniola and two other tropical waves that are moving slowly towards the Caribbean, according to the National Weather Service. Tropical Wave…
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Relative charged with unlawful sexual contact with a minor
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of having unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Adrian Pinto, 28, was arrested and charged with first-degree unlawful sexual contact, the Virgin…
3 tropical waves headed to the Caribbean, none expected to become storms
SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center has identified the third tropical wave off the west coast of Africa. It has no potential for cyclonic development. As the first tropical…
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Man enters plea deal in 2019 attempted murder case tied to bar shooting
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix suspect in a 2019 attempted murder case has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge, court records show. Jamarie Grigg, 31, was arrested during…
First tropical wave of season approaches
SAN JUAN — The first tropical wave of the year is approaching the Virgin Islands this morning. Between this afternoon-evening and Monday, The wave is expected to cause an increase…