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2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends today
November 30, 2025
Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
November 30, 2025
Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs
November 30, 2025
Breezy with clouds breaking for some sun and a couple brief showers late a.m.
November 30, 2025
Help cops find Jamen ‘Amo’ Brathwaite wanted for murder
November 29, 2025
‘Such a travesty.’ Advocates for Haiti blast Trump administration’s move to end TPS
November 29, 2025
Trinidad’s leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
November 29, 2025
Trump’s Hegseth faces ‘serious legal jeopardy’ after ‘order to kill’ leaks
November 29, 2025
US Marines installing a second radar station in TnT … this one in Tobago
November 29, 2025
St. Vincent and Grenadines swears in a new leader for the first time in 24 years
November 29, 2025
Partly sunny, breezy with a couple of showers, high 87
November 29, 2025
Questions in TnT over second US radar station being installed in Tobago
November 28, 2025
Colorado tourist found dead in Tobago with ‘metal object protruding from back’ after going to buy marijuana
November 28, 2025
Man found dead in St. John, police report
November 28, 2025
Help cops find Washington D.C. native wanted for assault on St. Croix
November 28, 2025
In remote Venezuelan state, more surveillance follows US boat strikes
November 28, 2025
Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from poor nations in anti-immigrant social media screed
November 28, 2025
Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
November 28, 2025
One of the Caribbean region’s longest-serving prime ministers just got ousted
November 28, 2025
Breezy with times of sun and clouds, a passing shower or two, high 86
November 28, 2025
Trump says National Guard member dies after shooting as ambush becomes political flashpoint
November 27, 2025
US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
November 27, 2025
Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region
November 27, 2025
Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate
November 27, 2025
US plans further troop deployments to fight drug trafficking, Hegseth says
November 27, 2025
One woman stabbed another with scissors inside a Miami restaurant
November 27, 2025
The eerie Caribbean beach where planes fly right above your head – but tourists still call it a tropical paradise
November 27, 2025
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
November 27, 2025
Trump calls D.C. National Guard shooting ‘act of terror’
November 27, 2025
Partly sunny, windy, with a passing shower or two, high 88
November 27, 2025
Florida sheriff seeks public’s help in Tamarac hit-and-run case
November 26, 2025
Airlines halt Venezuela flights as U.S. military buildup triggers FAA warning
November 26, 2025
Two West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
November 26, 2025
At least 36 dead, nearly 300 missing in Tai Po as blaze engulfs apartment buildings
November 26, 2025
Squash gets 2 years in federal pen for possession of Glock machine pistol
November 26, 2025
U.S. reopens shuttered Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
November 26, 2025
Top US military officials are visiting Caribbean leaders as Trump weighs next steps
November 26, 2025
US military’s Caine meets with Trinidad prime minister
November 26, 2025
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
November 26, 2025
Mostly sunny and breezy, high 88
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving shoppers say Trump ‘killing us’ on grocery prices
November 25, 2025
Depraved husband admits he murdered estranged wife, buried her body — then dug it up to rape corpse
November 25, 2025
What could Maduro offer Trump in potential talks? Oil
November 25, 2025
Video shows Alabama teacher beating son with belt 22 times, now faces charges
November 25, 2025
Ukraine agrees to peace proposal, with only “minor details” to settle, official says, but no word from Russia
November 25, 2025
Unemployed son dressed as dead mom to collect her pension in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ scam while hiding her body at home
November 25, 2025
Jamaica says 6 dead from infectious disease leptospirosis after Hurricane Melissa
November 25, 2025
Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela
November 25, 2025
Breezy with times of sun and clouds, high 87
November 25, 2025
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
November 24, 2025
Hundreds of Christian schoolchildren kidnapped again in Nigeria
November 24, 2025
Grandmother of girl found dead on Carnival cruise says she died from ‘asphyxia’
November 24, 2025
One man held in connection to Magician Nightclub shooting
November 24, 2025
US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist organization, ramping up pressure
November 24, 2025
US judge tosses case against ex-FBI chief Comey, rebuking Trump prosecutor
November 24, 2025
US to label Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization
November 24, 2025
Cuban scientists race against time to save fish as old as the dinosaurs
November 24, 2025
Deadly airstrikes and a military buildup: how the US pressure campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the Caribbean
November 24, 2025
Venezuela rejects ‘ridiculous’ US plan to designate Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
November 24, 2025
OpEd: Executive Editor Julie Pace on why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
November 24, 2025
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
November 24, 2025
Times of sun and clouds with a passing shower or two, high 87
November 24, 2025
China guarantees Venezuelan ‘sovereignty’ amid US war buildup
November 23, 2025
Ukraine strikes Russia’s main power plant in Moscow
November 23, 2025
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 one and a half 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
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends today

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season proved to be consequential, even though no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S for the first time since 2015. Three Category 5 hurricanes formed during…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced this week that he has authorized the U.S. government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with clouds breaking for some sun and a couple brief showers late a.m.

Today St. Croix will see breezy conditions with the clouds breaking for some sun, AccuWeather said. We'll have a couple of brief showers late this morning and a high of…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

Help cops find Jamen ‘Amo’ Brathwaite wanted for murder

 KINGSHILL — Police are asking for your assistance to find a man on St. Croix. Jamen R. "Amo" Brathwaite, 25, of Bethlehem Village, is wanted in connection to a homicide,…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 29, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

‘Such a travesty.’ Advocates for Haiti blast Trump administration’s move to end TPS

The Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for up to a half million Haitians prompted an immediate wave of criticism from non-profit organizations working in Haiti, community…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 29, 2025
Mapp Administration Awards Contracts To Rebuild Drake’s Seat, Crown Bay and Scott Free Roads On St. Thomas
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Government House News

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
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News British Virgin Islands News

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
Powerful Hurricane Maria Forecast To Pass Within 10 Miles Of St. Croix Early Wednesday Morning As A Category 4 Storm
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News British Virgin Islands News

Powerful Hurricane Maria Forecast To Pass Within 10 Miles Of St. Croix Early Wednesday Morning As A Category 4 Storm

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- A hurricane watch was issued for the territory on Sunday as Maria left residents of Irma-battered St. Thomas and St. John racing to prepare for yet another…
Posted by John McCarthy September 18, 2017
National Hurricane Center Projects That Hurricane Maria Will Pass South of St. Croix As A Category 3 Storm On Wednesday Morning
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

National Hurricane Center Projects That Hurricane Maria Will Pass South of St. Croix As A Category 3 Storm On Wednesday Morning

HURRICANE MARIA'S PROJECTED TIME PATH THRU THE CARIBBEAN REGION AS OF SUNDAY. [ad name="HTML-68"] SAN JUAN -- Tropical Storm Maria formed Saturday in the western Atlantic Ocean, prompting a hurricane…
Posted by John McCarthy September 17, 2017
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER: Invest 96-L & Tropical Depression 14 Are Strengthening In The Eastern Atlantic
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Environmental News

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER: Invest 96-L & Tropical Depression 14 Are Strengthening In The Eastern Atlantic

[ad name="HTML-68"] MIAMI -- As the territory continues its slow recovery from Hurricane Irma, forecasters are keeping an eye on two systems in the Atlantic Ocean that may become the next…
Posted by John McCarthy September 16, 2017
Tropical Depression 14 Forms in The Eastern Atlantic, NHC Says 2 Storms Merit Watching
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Tropical Depression 14 Forms in The Eastern Atlantic, NHC Says 2 Storms Merit Watching

SAN JUAN -- As Tropical Storm Jose continues to circle in the Atlantic, posing minimal threat to land, a pair of rough-weather patches off the African coast, one now a tropical depression,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2017
National Hurricane Center Says That It Is Watching Two Tropical Waves Coming Off The Coast Of Africa That Could Develop Into Bigger Storms
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National Hurricane Center Says That It Is Watching Two Tropical Waves Coming Off The Coast Of Africa That Could Develop Into Bigger Storms

[ad name="HTML-68"] MIAMI -- The National Hurricane Center said that it was watching two tropical waves as they came off the coast of Africa. The first tropical wave is located…
Posted by John McCarthy September 14, 2017
CNN REPORT: Everyone In St. John Must Be Evacuated Sooner Rather Than Later … Florida Senator Says He Heard They Will Be Moved To VA Hospital In Puerto Rico
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CNN REPORT: Everyone In St. John Must Be Evacuated Sooner Rather Than Later … Florida Senator Says He Heard They Will Be Moved To VA Hospital In Puerto Rico

[ad name="HTML-68"] CRUZ BAY -- An emergency response worker in St. John told CNN's Jake Tapper that everyone there should be evacuated from the island as there is "no sustainable…
Posted by John McCarthy September 13, 2017

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