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Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?
October 12, 2025
Penn State fires James Franklin after brutal start to season with championship hopes
October 12, 2025
Rescuers save two backpackers trapped on icy cliffs, California officials say
October 12, 2025
What to know about Trump’s pitch for $2,000 stimulus checks from tariff revenue
October 12, 2025
Substitute teacher sexually abused 11-year-old student during ‘play dates’ 
October 12, 2025
She embezzled millions from Miami’s public hospital charity. Here’s how she did it
October 12, 2025
Mostly cloudy with a couple showers early in the day, high 91
October 12, 2025
Haiti moves closer to the World Cup after its first win in the final round of qualifying
October 11, 2025
New report finds hunger rising in Haiti as government pledges a quick response
October 11, 2025
US military hikes operational command of counter-narcotics operations in Latin America
October 11, 2025
White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
October 11, 2025
St. Croix: Cloudy with some rain, high 86
October 11, 2025
Machado’s Nobel prize sends strong message as democracy languishes in Latin America
October 10, 2025
Mom finds out son robbed another bank and delivers him to cops
October 10, 2025
Haiti’s transitional leaders end controversial effort to rewrite 1987 constitution
October 10, 2025
9-year-old with knife chased classmate, threatened to stab another
October 10, 2025
Explosive ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ reunion takes a wild turn
October 10, 2025
Back to the future as France’s Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM
October 10, 2025
Gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine, hits jackpot at Florida casino. ‘Unreal’
October 10, 2025
Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean
October 10, 2025
US Senate blocks debate on ending military action against Venezuelan vessels
October 10, 2025
Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump
October 10, 2025
Florida man stole $7K in scratch-off lottery tickets then returned to store to redeem them just hours later
October 10, 2025
Inmate gets additional 15 years in prison for throwing diarrhea in correctional officer’s face
October 10, 2025
1 person missing and nine others rescued in Guadeloupe after Tropical Storm Jerry swipes the northeast Caribbean
October 10, 2025
Man accused of child sexual assault, abduction after investigation
October 10, 2025
Florida man accused of sexually abusing an infant and filming it
October 10, 2025
Earl Shervington accused of sexual assault on St. Croix, VIPD says
October 10, 2025
Plenty of clouds, some wind and rain from Hurricane Jerry this afternoon
October 10, 2025
3rd suspect in Frederiksted Town shooting arrested
October 9, 2025
A public health alert followed by a nationwide spinach recall for listeria
October 9, 2025
Puerto Rico police probe killings of 5 men tortured and left naked
October 9, 2025
Petro claims US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizens
October 9, 2025
Mutilated birds found drained of blood in New York as conspiracies of dark rituals and cult-like killings loom
October 9, 2025
Illegal immigrant gets 30 years for raping 11-year-old Virginia girl multiple times
October 9, 2025
Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs
October 9, 2025
Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm in spots this a.m. and a little rain in the p.m.
October 9, 2025
Experience the Top Online Arcade Games at GameZone
October 9, 2025
Former hardware store clerk charged with theft, VIPD says
October 8, 2025
UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled
October 8, 2025
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
October 8, 2025
Florida man faces first-degree murder charge after his wife overdoses on cocaine
October 8, 2025
20-year-old reports mom missing, then cops find bones in burn pit
October 8, 2025
How many alleged drug boats has the US attacked? It depends on who you ask
October 8, 2025
Caribbean island residents ask court to order Dutch state to take climate action
October 8, 2025
Trump says US hit another boat off Venezuela coast
October 8, 2025
Substitute teacher, 30, allegedly video chatted underage student while naked in shower to arrange sex
October 8, 2025
Mostly cloudy with occasional morning rain and a thunderstorm, high 90
October 8, 2025
Physical education teacher charged with sex crimes released from jail
October 7, 2025
Fishermen in Trinidad fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in the Caribbean
October 7, 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry forms, but it’s likely to miss land. Here’s why
October 7, 2025
Hegseth says he has every authorization needed for Caribbean strikes
October 7, 2025
St. Croix: Mostly cloudy with a little morning rain, high 90
October 7, 2025
The US government has shut down. Here’s what to know
October 1, 2025
How a Silicon Valley ‘warlord’ got the Pentagon’s attention
October 1, 2025
Some sun, a morning thunderstorm in parts of St. Croix, high 91
October 1, 2025
Woman jailed after allegedly forcing boy’s hand onto hot stove, causing burns
October 1, 2025
Jeuris Ramirez Zabala accused of stabbing on St. Croix
September 30, 2025
Son of girlfriend accused of brandishing weapons in front of mom’s boyfriend
September 30, 2025
Joshuan González de Jesús arrested by the FBI in Puerto Rico
September 30, 2025
Listeria outbreak from recalled frozen meals sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart leaves 4 dead, 19 in hospital
September 30, 2025
Are Old Pallets Worth Anything?
September 30, 2025
Help cops find Sherelle George wanted for assault at yacht club in St. Thomas
September 30, 2025
Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda charge toward Bermuda as the tiny island prepares
September 30, 2025
Decorating Tips for Creating a Balanced Interior
September 30, 2025
A blend of sun and clouds with a shower or two in the afternoon, high 91
September 30, 2025
Man-to-man ‘beach talk’ at Hull Bay ends in assault charge
September 29, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack
September 29, 2025
1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
September 29, 2025
Variable clouds with a shower in spots, high 91
September 29, 2025
Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days
September 28, 2025
Indiana Fever force decisive semifinals Game 5 with 90-83 win over Las Vegas Aces
September 28, 2025
Many Canadian ‘snowbirds’ in US looking to pack up and fly north – for good
September 28, 2025
A Mexican town mourns father slain by ICE in Chicago
September 28, 2025
Today: Partly sunny, high 92; tonight: mainly clear, low 80
September 28, 2025
Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next
September 27, 2025
Sunshine and a few clouds, heat advisory, high 91
September 27, 2025
Rodney Charlien accused of punching his girlfriend in St. Thomas
September 26, 2025
Lerone Smith Jr. charged in sexual assault of ‘minor female’ on St. Croix
September 26, 2025
Elusive ship built to carry US special forces spotted in St. Croix
September 26, 2025
NHC tracking Hurricane Humberto and watching tropical wave likely to be Tropical Storm Imelda
September 26, 2025
Robert Payne Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
September 26, 2025
King’s Alley robbery suspect arrested
September 26, 2025
911 caller reports a bomb in his yard, but he put it there himself, Michigan cops say
September 26, 2025
Scuba-clad man robs Disney Springs restaurant, swims away
September 26, 2025
Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics
September 26, 2025
Mostly cloudy with a little morning rain, high 91
September 26, 2025
One of Haiti’s leaders says his country is at war with gangs and asks the world for help
September 25, 2025
Pentagon chief orders US military officials from around the world to Virginia next week
September 25, 2025
Judge says Justice Department officials may have violated order not to post opinions about prosecuting Luigi Mangione
September 25, 2025
Mom stabbed to death by ex during gas station custody exchange
September 25, 2025
Residents in rural Haiti town staying away amid calls to return after gang attack
September 25, 2025
She had a broken arm, no insurance — and a $98,000 bill. What happened next?
September 25, 2025
US accuses a powerful Haitian businessman detained by ICE of ties to violent gangs
September 25, 2025
From ‘bobolee’ to ‘pholourie,’ the Oxford English Dictionary adds 12 new Caribbean words
September 25, 2025
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the Azores
September 25, 2025
Cloudy with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm, watch for flooding
September 25, 2025
From Hurricane Hell Week to twin tropical trouble? Tricky forecast for Humberto, 94L
September 24, 2025
More than half of Miamians can barely make ends meet, new report finds
September 24, 2025
Man aimed to massacre deputies — then gun jammed, Texas sheriff says
September 24, 2025
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Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?

Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size. Wilkie grabbed…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
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Penn State fires James Franklin after brutal start to season with championship hopes

James Franklin’s reputation as the leader of a Penn State football program that faltered in big moments caught up to him when it started to fail in the lesser moments.…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
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Rescuers save two backpackers trapped on icy cliffs, California officials say

Two backpackers who became stuck on icy cliffs on a mountain pass required rescue, California sheriff’s officials reported. They were able to call for help with a weak bar of…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

What to know about Trump’s pitch for $2,000 stimulus checks from tariff revenue

President Trump has again floated the idea of giving Americans stimulus checks based on revenue from his tariffs. The big picture: Trump is continuing to promote the revenue from tariffs as they receive pushback…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
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Substitute teacher sexually abused 11-year-old student during ‘play dates’ 

DECATUR, Illinois (Gray News) - A substitute teacher in Illinois pleaded guilty sexually assaulting an 11-year-old student during “play dates” at her home, according to reports. Former Decatur Public Schools…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Crime News

She embezzled millions from Miami’s public hospital charity. Here’s how she did it

Charmaine Gatlin’s job was all about the money. As the chief operating officer for the Jackson Health Foundation, Gatlin had easy access to millions of donated dollars meant for Miami-Dade…
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Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
PUERTO RICO: We Won’t Cut Vacation Pay, Severance Pay and Christmas Bonuses For Public Employees, Despite Fiscal Crisis
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PUERTO RICO: We Won’t Cut Vacation Pay, Severance Pay and Christmas Bonuses For Public Employees, Despite Fiscal Crisis

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico government officials on Tuesday pushed back against a federal control board’s suggestion that they cut benefits for the U.S. commonwealth’s…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2018
Some Lorraine Village Residents Feel They Are Being Put Through ‘Hell’ Because They Still Don’t Have Electricity Five Months After Maria
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Some Lorraine Village Residents Feel They Are Being Put Through ‘Hell’ Because They Still Don’t Have Electricity Five Months After Maria

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"]   LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Good day Editor: Some residents in Lorraine Village apartments in the grove place area on St. Croix are still without…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2018
HURRICANE RECOVERY: As Things Get Back To Normal, One Question Remains: Who Will Be Left Behind?
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HURRICANE RECOVERY: As Things Get Back To Normal, One Question Remains: Who Will Be Left Behind?

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Five months after Hurricane Irma shredded the roof of his house, Charles Caines feels like he's "living in a tent in the…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2018
Heated Argument Between Two Women In St. Thomas Leads To Stabbing In Ice Cream Parlor at Lockhart Gardens
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Heated Argument Between Two Women In St. Thomas Leads To Stabbing In Ice Cream Parlor at Lockhart Gardens

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A St. Thomas woman is accused of being too hot-tempered in a specialty ice cream parlor in Rock City. Bithia Simon, 21,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2018
St. Croix Woman Broke Into Castle Burke Home Saturday, Stole Several Items: VIPD
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St. Croix Woman Broke Into Castle Burke Home Saturday, Stole Several Items: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix woman was arrested Sunday after police said she broke into the home of someone she knew and stole things from them. Jerrica Jarvis, 27, of…
Posted by VI Free Press February 6, 2018
CBP: Dequan Forde Arrested At St. Croix Airport With 20 Pounds of Marijuana
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CBP: Dequan Forde Arrested At St. Croix Airport With 20 Pounds of Marijuana

FREDERIKSTED -- U.S. Customs agents seized about 20 pounds of marijuana that they said they found in a St. Croix man's suitcase at Henry Rohlsen Airport. Dequan J.J. Forde, 20,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2018
Health Department Reduces Hours At Charles Harwood Complex Two Days In A Row Due To Faulty Air Conditioner
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Health Department Reduces Hours At Charles Harwood Complex Two Days In A Row Due To Faulty Air Conditioner

CHRISTIANSTED -- For the second straight day, the Department of Health (DOH) was forced to reduce business hours at the Charles Harwood Complex due to a malfunctioning air conditioning chiller.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2018
Former President Bill Clinton Tours St. Thomas and St. John and Promises Disaster Aid From Clinton Foundation
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Former President Bill Clinton Tours St. Thomas and St. John and Promises Disaster Aid From Clinton Foundation

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Former President Bill Clinton backed up Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s assertion that rebuilding with added resiliency is the right thing to do in the territory. During…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2018
Cape Air Employee Faces 40 Years In Prison After Guilty Plea To Smuggling Nearly Nine Pounds of Cocaine At St. Thomas Airport
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Cape Air Employee Faces 40 Years In Prison After Guilty Plea To Smuggling Nearly Nine Pounds of Cocaine At St. Thomas Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Cape Air employee admitted in federal court on Monday to trying to move at least eight pounds of cocaine through the St. Thomas airport. Wayne Fahie, 31,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2018
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Charles Harwood Complex Closed Today Due To Malfunctioning Chiller
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Charles Harwood Complex Closed Today Due To Malfunctioning Chiller

CHRISTIANSTED -- Due to a malfunctioning of the air conditioning chiller, the Department of Health (DOH) will temporarily closed the Charles Harwood Complex, located on St. Croix, today at 1:30…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2018

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