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CIA ‘carries out drone strike’ on Venezuelan drug port in first US land attack inside the country
December 30, 2025
Today’s weather: mostly sunny, high 82
December 30, 2025
Virgin Islands sues Facebook, Instagram, claiming social media is addicting kids, harming mental health
December 29, 2025
Glen Edwards accused of stealing car on St. Croix, court docket says
December 29, 2025
Cops ‘actively’ investigating shooting death of D’Andre Friday in Glynn
December 29, 2025
Florida man sues the pants off Outback Steakhouse after his ‘bloomin’ onion’ cracked a toilet seat at restaurant
December 29, 2025
Panama tears down Chinese monument to its lost canal workers; Beijing is pissed
December 29, 2025
Sunshine and a few clouds with a shower in spots this morning, high 80
December 29, 2025
The future of your morning cup of coffee might be beanless
December 28, 2025
The invisible guardian of access control
December 28, 2025
Trump ready to unleash world’s most secret black ops team on Venezuela
December 28, 2025
Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
December 28, 2025
Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91
December 28, 2025
Teacher allegedly sent sexual messages to 5th grade student, arrested while driving to child’s house
December 28, 2025
Today’s weather: mostly sunny, high 80
December 28, 2025
64 people sickened by raw oysters across 22 states
December 27, 2025
FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137
December 27, 2025
White House orders military to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela oil
December 27, 2025
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
December 27, 2025
Exercise extreme caution at sea and along the coastlines tonight
December 27, 2025
Kyle Whittingham may not be the savior for Michigan’s troubled football program, but some are betting that even a ‘Plastic Jesus’ could bring pigskin salvation back to Ann Arbor
December 26, 2025
Kyle Whittingham to Michigan? What we know about rumors, reports
December 26, 2025
Former peace officer arrested after surveillance footage captured him firing shots at neighbor on Christmas Eve
December 26, 2025
Former cop charged with Christmas Eve ‘assault’ after lawnmower dispute with neighbor
December 26, 2025
NFL offensive coordinator Todd Monken on Michigan coaching radar
December 25, 2025
Russia trolls its stooge Trump over US blockade, Venezuelan ‘piracy’
December 25, 2025
Thousands of WAPA customers go without power on Christmas morning
December 25, 2025
Mostly cloudy and breezy with a little rain this morning, high 83
December 25, 2025
Since Santa is a jolly old fellow, is he concerned at all about Trump’s Tariffs?
December 24, 2025
Cops investigate robbery at UVI Wellness Center
December 24, 2025
US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela’s Maduro, drug cartel of resources
December 24, 2025
DOH launches online food and water safety complaint portal
December 24, 2025
US Coast Guard lacks forces to seize Venezuela-linked tanker for now
December 23, 2025
Venezuela resorts to floating storage as onshore storage tanks fill up
December 23, 2025
Venezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures
December 23, 2025
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the ’90s, according to prosecutor email
December 23, 2025
Latest Epstein Files release shows scope of DOJ probes into Epstein, Maxwell
December 23, 2025
Judge has soft spot in heart for teacher who ‘made out’ with 11-year-old student
December 23, 2025
Dominican Republic’s oldest prison to close, officials say
December 23, 2025
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
December 23, 2025
Breezy with sunshine and some clouds, high 86
December 23, 2025
What will Christmas week bring to Miami weather? See what the forecast says
December 22, 2025
China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law
December 22, 2025
Christmas food recalls: complete list of warnings issued
December 22, 2025
Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions
December 22, 2025
How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins
December 22, 2025
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high
December 22, 2025
VIPA begins demolition of former Cancryn School in St. Thomas
December 22, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in our area this morning, high 87
December 22, 2025
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela
December 21, 2025
Man freaks when he realizes he’s been stabbed in the back in St. John
December 21, 2025
Puerto Rico, New York and Hawaii top influenza outbreak list
December 21, 2025
US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
December 21, 2025
Partly sunny and breezy with a passing shower or two, high 86
December 21, 2025
US seized another ship in the Caribbean
December 20, 2025
Dominican judge orders prison for 7 accused in $250 million government corruption scheme
December 20, 2025
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
December 20, 2025
Help cops find 193-pound suspect wanted for assault on St. Thomas
December 20, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago to open its airports to US military as tensions with Venezuela escalate
December 20, 2025
Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command
December 20, 2025
Blacklisted naphtha tanker from Russia enters Venezuelan waters while another diverts, ship data shows
December 20, 2025
Rubio says not concerned about escalation with Russia over Venezuela
December 20, 2025
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
December 20, 2025
Mostly sunny, breezy, high 86
December 20, 2025
Domestic violence cases lead the court docket on St. Croix
December 19, 2025
Breezy with partial sunshine, high 87
December 19, 2025
US military says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific
December 18, 2025
Uninhabited Caribbean islet blossoms into love nest for critically endangered iguana
December 18, 2025
Natalee Holloway killer Joran van der Sloot reportedly tried to kill himself in prison
December 18, 2025
US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment
December 18, 2025
How Trump’s Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk
December 18, 2025
Caribbean nations fear outsize impact of Trump travel restrictions
December 18, 2025
Senators want US construction firms to detail use of DJI drones in government contracts
December 18, 2025
Black market scheme to register cars at BMV without paying exposed by ECU
December 18, 2025
Your guide to protecting physical spaces in an increasingly digital business world
December 18, 2025
Repeat offender Jimmar Payne arrested on fraud-related charges: court docket
December 18, 2025
Breezy with clouds and sun, a passing shower or two this morning, high 87
December 18, 2025
Gun seized during project search for Dreadisha Peguero
December 17, 2025
Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says
December 17, 2025
3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix
December 17, 2025
US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says
December 17, 2025
Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence
December 17, 2025
Smith Bay cat burglar who preyed on sleeping homeowners caught by cops
December 17, 2025
Bug-spray assault, drug possession, contempt of court lead court docket
December 17, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago approves US military aircraft transit in airports
December 17, 2025
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
December 17, 2025
After a cloudy start, the sun returns, breezy this morning with a passing shower or two
December 17, 2025
St. Croix resident accused of ‘assaulting’ two men
December 16, 2025
Male ‘partner’ accuses Jared Beagles of physical abuse after sampling craft ‘beers’ on Christiansted Boardwalk
December 16, 2025
US military conducts 3 more alleged drug boat strikes in the Pacific, killing 8: SOUTHCOM
December 16, 2025
Two men and one woman face domestic violence charges; one woman on DUI
December 16, 2025
Partly sunny with a stray shower this afternoon, high 86
December 16, 2025
US squeeze on Venezuela oil won’t create global crunch: Bousso  
December 15, 2025
Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home
December 15, 2025
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker
December 15, 2025
Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information
December 15, 2025
Clouds breaking for some sun, occasional rain this morning, high 86
December 15, 2025
Unsuccessful senatorial candidate found dead at home on St. Croix
December 14, 2025
Urgent Recall: Lead contamination in Town Food saucepans
December 14, 2025
Female teacher, 43, who bombarded underage schoolgirl with texts saying ‘can’t wait for a cuddle’ and ‘you’re mine’ is fired
December 14, 2025
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CIA ‘carries out drone strike’ on Venezuelan drug port in first US land attack inside the country

The CIA is responsible for carrying out the first US land strike in Venezuela on a port facility believed to have been storing drugs bound for America, sources claim. President Donald…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Today’s weather: mostly sunny, high 82

Heads Up! Increase in showers & thunderstorms by mid-week as a trough approaches from the west into the local area. Please stay weather-ready and plan your outdoor activities accordingly! Primary…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Virgin Islands sues Facebook, Instagram, claiming social media is addicting kids, harming mental health

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands filed a lawsuit accusing Facebook and Instagram of intentionally designing its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers while publicly downplaying the severe mental…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 29, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Glen Edwards accused of stealing car on St. Croix, court docket says

KINGSHILL — Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see two defendants in her courtroom at the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on  St. Croix this morning: Glen Edwards is scheduled for…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 29, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops ‘actively’ investigating shooting death of D’Andre Friday in Glynn

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on St. Croix on Friday afternoon. D'Andre Friday, 25, of Mon Bijou, was positively identified…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 29, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Florida man sues the pants off Outback Steakhouse after his ‘bloomin’ onion’ cracked a toilet seat at restaurant

OCALA — A Florida man filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse alleging that a handicapped toilet he used at one of the Sunshine State locations “suddenly shattered and collapsed” while…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 29, 2025
Dads, families celebrate back-to-school fun days on two islands
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Dads, families celebrate back-to-school fun days on two islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) Paternity and Child Support Division’s Access and Visitation Program (AVP) recently hosted two "family-friendly events on St. Thomas and St.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
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Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
Ukraine will not cede land, Zelenskiy says, as Trump, Putin plan meeting
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Ukraine will not cede land, Zelenskiy says, as Trump, Putin plan meeting

KYIV (Reuters) — President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
Dominican Republic, Mexico propose joint efforts to fight sargassum seaweed
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Dominican Republic, Mexico propose joint efforts to fight sargassum seaweed

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — The Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and top Mexican officials have proposed creating a bilateral roundtable to address the environmental impacts of sargassum seaweed on…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
St. Croix: Partial sunshine with a passing shower or two this afternoon, high 92
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Partial sunshine with a passing shower or two this afternoon, high 92

 CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be variably cloudy until late afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 92. East winds around 10 mph.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
Haiti replaces police chief with former head of palace security
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Haiti replaces police chief with former head of palace security

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Haiti's former national palace security chief Vladimir Paraison has been named national police chief, replacing Normil Rameau, according to a decree from the country's transitional presidential council…
Posted by John McCarthy August 8, 2025
Haiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Haitian businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr took over his country's leadership on Thursday, the last phase of its transition before it is mandated to hand power to a democratically…
Posted by John McCarthy August 8, 2025
Florida woman charged with posing as nurse and treating more than 4,000 patients with stolen license
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Health News

Florida woman charged with posing as nurse and treating more than 4,000 patients with stolen license

MIAMI — A Florida woman was arrested and accused of posing as a nurse and treating thousands of patients with another nurse's license, authorities said. Autumn Bardisa, 29, of Palm…
Posted by John McCarthy August 8, 2025
Two people found dead inside burning Florida home
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Two people found dead inside burning Florida home

Two people were found dead inside a burning Kendall home on Friday, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the burning home at 9 a.m. and found two adults…
Posted by John McCarthy August 8, 2025
Dead Colorado cat tests positive for the plague — just weeks after Arizona resident dies of troubling disease
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Dead Colorado cat tests positive for the plague — just weeks after Arizona resident dies of troubling disease

A domestic cat died of the bubonic plague in Colorado just weeks after a man in Arizona died of the same troubling disease, according to authorities. The cat, from Evergreen, was diagnosed…
Posted by John McCarthy August 8, 2025

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