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Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting…

John McCarthy August 21, 2024

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BIDEN OUT! Finally caves to Democratic pressure to leave 2024 presidential race

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, ending a weeks-long crisis within the Democratic Party over his viability against former President Donald Trump…

John McCarthy July 21, 2024

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Virgin Islands Republican Party leaves Milwaukee confident of victory in November

MILWAUKEE — Over the past two weeks delegates from the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands have been in Wisconsin working hard to ensure proper representation for our beautiful territory…

John McCarthy July 20, 2024

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Virgin Islands GOP decries Trump assassination attempt

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The head of the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands released a statement about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. “The assassination…

John McCarthy July 14, 2024

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U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 Democratic caucus results

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The nationwide presidential nominating race, which kicked off in January, is now drawing to a close six months later. President Joe Biden is the only major candidate…

John McCarthy June 8, 2024

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Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea

MANILA (AP) — The Philippine military chief on Tuesday said the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a…

John McCarthy June 5, 2024

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Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer González

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by their pro-statehood party. The two…

John McCarthy June 3, 2024

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Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats

SANTA ANA, Philippines (AP) — The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches,…

John McCarthy May 17, 2024

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Haiti’s crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic

VERON, Dominican Republic (AP) — As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighboring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns…

John McCarthy May 17, 2024

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100 arrested at Columbia University after pro-Palestinian riot

NEW YORK — Some 100 students were arrested after police cleared a camp of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University in New York. The university's president said that the "extraordinary step"…

John McCarthy April 19, 2024