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AARP has blunt warning for Americans on Social Security
November 23, 2025
Florida home invasion: 1 shot dead, 3 suspects on the run, MDSO says
November 23, 2025
Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa
November 23, 2025
DOGE ‘doesn’t exist’ with eight months left on its charter
November 23, 2025
US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela
November 23, 2025
Shipwreck that could date back to the early 1800s found completely intact
November 23, 2025
Sunshine and some clouds with a shower in our area, high 87
November 23, 2025
US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations
November 22, 2025
St. Thomas woman accused of pocketing entrance fees at Magens Bay
November 22, 2025
Shania Frederick accused of assault, intentionally crashing vehicle into victim’s vehicle
November 22, 2025
Partly sunny, beautiful weather day, high 85
November 22, 2025
MAGA favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump
November 22, 2025
St. Croix man gets 1.5 years for threatening feds at HERA airport
November 21, 2025
Desperate Putin begging Trump for help as he’s losing war to Ukraine
November 21, 2025
Elementary school student says assistant principal took him out of class to sexually assault him
November 21, 2025
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
November 21, 2025
President Trump, here’s a plan to end Venezuela’s dictatorship
November 21, 2025
VIPA makes important announcement about St. Thomas airport hours
November 21, 2025
Kertis Tonge Jr. gets life for murder at Lorraine Village
November 21, 2025
Venezuela says opposition leader will become fugitive if she collects Nobel
November 21, 2025
Dominican Republic court strikes down gay sex ban in the police and armed forces
November 21, 2025
Venezuela’s military in spotlight thanks to US military presence in Caribbean
November 21, 2025
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for $236.4 million, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction
November 21, 2025
Sunshine and a few clouds, high 89
November 21, 2025
Trump says ‘seditious’ Democrats urging US troops to refuse illegal orders should face death
November 20, 2025
Help cops find fisherman wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix
November 20, 2025
Missouri seeks federal help in pressing China for $25 billion in COVID damages
November 20, 2025
Trump authorizes C.I.A. plans for covert action in Venezuela
November 20, 2025
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
November 20, 2025
Intervals of sun and clouds, high 88
November 20, 2025
British comedian fed Ukrainians to the pigs to aid Russian war effort: report
November 19, 2025
Jose Acosta Jr. faces charges for stabbing woman, stealing belongings, damaging car
November 19, 2025
Search of suspect’s home turns up ammunition, cops say
November 19, 2025
Cuba struggles to ease power cuts amid reduced fuel supplies from Venezuela, Mexico
November 19, 2025
Trump’s White House tried to slow-walk a vote on the Epstein files. It failed.
November 19, 2025
Cops ID dead body found in bushes near Castle Burke
November 19, 2025
Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean due to grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy,  ECLAC report shows 
November 19, 2025
Mostly cloudy with widely separated thunderstorms, high 86
November 19, 2025
Can iguana poop make you sick? What the experts say
November 18, 2025
Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us ‘clean up mess’ you made
November 18, 2025
Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela
November 18, 2025
‘DUKES’ OF HAZARD stalked 11-year-old girl in his class, wrote her 60 love letters. He got probation.
November 18, 2025
Shower and thunderstorm activity increases today
November 18, 2025
Wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi gets sweetheart plea from judge for killing mom, 2 young kids in NYC horror crash
November 17, 2025
Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara
November 17, 2025
Trump supports escalated efforts to target cartels in Mexico, Colombia
November 17, 2025
Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’
November 17, 2025
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
November 17, 2025
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
November 17, 2025
‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl
November 17, 2025
Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail
November 17, 2025
Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says
November 17, 2025
Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted
November 17, 2025
Pentagon says it struck another suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing three
November 17, 2025
Hurricane Melissa evacuees return to Guantánamo base
November 17, 2025
Sun and clouds with a couple of showers late in the day, high 89
November 17, 2025
Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street
November 16, 2025
Trump says he could have talks with Venezuela’s Maduro
November 16, 2025
US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3
November 16, 2025
Will Trump’s domestic troubles derail Venezuela attack? – Opinion
November 16, 2025
Revolt in Miami prosecutor’s office amid investigation of Obama’s CIA director
November 16, 2025
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
November 16, 2025
What to know about the AI-generated country song topping Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart
November 16, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
November 16, 2025
Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
November 16, 2025
Cops arrest 1 linked to SUV’s seizure with gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia
November 16, 2025
CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says
November 16, 2025
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 88
November 16, 2025
New U.S. visa rules spark fears of discrimination against the sick, overweight
November 15, 2025
A town in southern Haiti mourns its own as it staggers from Hurricane Melissa’s blow
November 15, 2025
Russia temporarily suspends oil exports from Novorossiysk following Ukrainian attack
November 15, 2025
Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
November 15, 2025
Help cops find ‘Goldo’ Ayala wanted for gun crime on St. Croix
November 15, 2025
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
November 15, 2025
Georgia resident wins $980 million Mega Millions jackpot
November 15, 2025
Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested
November 15, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in spots this afternoon, high 88
November 15, 2025
Epstein was texting Stacey Plaskett during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen
November 15, 2025
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
November 14, 2025
Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
November 14, 2025
Weapons makers have ‘conned’ US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says
November 14, 2025
Dad put infant in stroller, covered it before returning to mom — then she made a horrific discovery
November 14, 2025
1 arrest made in Bliss Bar shooting from July, 1 suspect remains at large
November 14, 2025
Search of accused shooter’s JFK apartment turns up gun, paraphernalia
November 14, 2025
U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels
November 14, 2025
Fight in front of pub leaves one dead. Man arrested
November 14, 2025
Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with North Carolina man winning lottery prize
November 14, 2025
USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix
November 14, 2025
At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
November 14, 2025
Minnesota high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student
November 14, 2025
Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 
November 14, 2025
Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification
November 14, 2025
Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents
November 14, 2025
St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension
November 13, 2025
‘Operation Dirtbag’: Florida and feds nab over 200 sex offenders in immigration roundup
November 13, 2025
Armed robbery at The Palms Hotel under scrutiny
November 13, 2025
US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, CNN says
November 13, 2025
US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
November 13, 2025
VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’
November 13, 2025
Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
November 13, 2025
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AARP has blunt warning for Americans on Social Security

Among the many concerns people preparing for retirement often express are worries about the fiscal strength of the Social Security program. That's because - without congressional action - Social Security's…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Florida home invasion: 1 shot dead, 3 suspects on the run, MDSO says

KENDALL, Florida — One person died from gunshot wounds and three people skedaddled from the area after a Saturday evening attempted home invasion, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said. According to early…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON (Reuters) —Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

DOGE ‘doesn’t exist’ with eight months left on its charter

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate, ending an initiative launched with fanfare as a symbol of…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution. The FAA notice cited,…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Posted inBreaking News International News Tourism News

Shipwreck that could date back to the early 1800s found completely intact

The team diving in Lake Ontario stumbled upon a completely intact shipwreck — with its masts still standing — that could date back to the early 1800s, giving them insight…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2025
Some 13,700 U.S. Department of Defense Personnel Arrive In Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico To Aid In Relief Efforts
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Some 13,700 U.S. Department of Defense Personnel Arrive In Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico To Aid In Relief Efforts

[ad name="HTML-68"] WASHINGTON — About 13,700 Defense Department personnel are now in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria ravaged the region three weeks ago, Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2017
Georgia Man Accused of Flying From St. Croix To Atlanta To Dump His Demented Mother In A Cheap Hotel And Then Go On Vacation
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Georgia Man Accused of Flying From St. Croix To Atlanta To Dump His Demented Mother In A Cheap Hotel And Then Go On Vacation

[ad name="HTML-68"] FREDERIKSTED -- Police believe a man abandoned his 71-year-old mother in a cheap Georgia motel — and then went on vacation. Kathleen Laree, who suffers from dementia, was found…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2017
Young Teacher With Amnesia Like Jason Bourne Character Disappeared On St. Thomas Last Month And Hasn’t Been Found After Hurricane Maria
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Young Teacher With Amnesia Like Jason Bourne Character Disappeared On St. Thomas Last Month And Hasn’t Been Found After Hurricane Maria

MISSING EIGHT DAYS AFTER HURRICANE IRMA: HANNAH UPP CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A young schoolteacher with a rare form of amnesia is feared dead after she disappeared in St. Thomas last…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2017
U.S. Attorney Hewlett Says Department of Justice Is On The Lookout For Disaster Fraud In The Aftermath of Irma and Maria
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U.S. Attorney Hewlett Says Department of Justice Is On The Lookout For Disaster Fraud In The Aftermath of Irma and Maria

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the formation of a task force comprised of local and federal agencies to combat illegal activity related to Hurricanes Irma…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2017
Gladhander-In-Chief Mapp Thanks Stephenson Family For $5 Million Donation From ICMC For Hurricane Relief Efforts
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Gladhander-In-Chief Mapp Thanks Stephenson Family For $5 Million Donation From ICMC For Hurricane Relief Efforts

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- To assist with hurricane recovery efforts in the territory, the Stephenson Family Foundation – led by Cancer Treatment Centers of America founder Richard J. Stephenson –…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2017
Mapp Says Schools Will Be The Priority For Electrical Restoration After Hospitals, Towns And Airports
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Mapp Says Schools Will Be The Priority For Electrical Restoration After Hospitals, Towns And Airports

DEMOLISHED! John H. Woodson Junior High School near Mon Bijou on St. Croix. CHRISTIANSTED -- “Getting school open was a big step in the direction towards some sense of normalcy,”…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2017
Mapp Administration Awards Contracts To Rebuild Drake’s Seat, Crown Bay and Scott Free Roads On St. Thomas
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Mapp Administration Awards Contracts To Rebuild Drake’s Seat, Crown Bay and Scott Free Roads On St. Thomas

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Road work will soon commence in Scott Free, Drake’s Seat and Crown Bay on St. Thomas. Contracts were finalized and signed off on by Gov.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2017
CROSSFIRE HURRICANES! Irma and Maria Knock St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John Off The Grid … Again
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CROSSFIRE HURRICANES! Irma and Maria Knock St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John Off The Grid … Again

FREDERIKSTED -- Three weeks after Hurricane Maria demolished St. Croix as a Category 5 storm at least 90 percent of the island still does not have electricity and many residents…
Posted by John McCarthy October 11, 2017
BRACE FOR IMPACT! Beaten Hard By Irma, The Virgin Islands Hopes To Survive Yet Another Knockout Blow … This Time From Hurricane Maria
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BRACE FOR IMPACT! Beaten Hard By Irma, The Virgin Islands Hopes To Survive Yet Another Knockout Blow … This Time From Hurricane Maria

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- Another Category 5 storm is making no mistake about where the U.S. Virgin Islands are. Catastrophic Hurricane Maria, fresh off of clobbering Dominica last night, continued…
Posted by John McCarthy September 19, 2017
TOURISM COMMISSIONER: Government Has Struck A Deal With American Airlines To Fly Tourists Off Of St. Croix In Advance of Hurricane Maria … For Free!
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TOURISM COMMISSIONER: Government Has Struck A Deal With American Airlines To Fly Tourists Off Of St. Croix In Advance of Hurricane Maria … For Free!

CHRISTIANSTED -- Lesson learned from Hurricane Irma. If the government waits until after the storm to evacuate tourists it could take days ... even a week before visitors can leave.…
Posted by John McCarthy September 18, 2017

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