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Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti
December 8, 2025
Bottle, knife assault leads to couple’s arrest on domestic violence charges
December 8, 2025
Suspect charged after string of car thefts
December 8, 2025
St. Croix’s public schools closed today
December 8, 2025
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
December 8, 2025
Wegmans recalls mixed nuts over salmonella concerns
December 8, 2025
Flights avoid Venezuelan airspace as tensions build
December 8, 2025
Puerto Rico salsa giant Rafael Ithier, who led El Gran Combo for more than half a century, dies
December 8, 2025
Mostly sunny and breezy this morning, high 88
December 8, 2025
Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump’s new policies
December 7, 2025
Awash in oil money, Guyana unveils a new digital school to boost education in the Caribbean
December 7, 2025
Breezy with episodes of sunshine and a couple of morning showers, high 88
December 7, 2025
NBA champion Elden Campbell’s body was found after washing up on Florida shore, 911 audio reveals
December 6, 2025
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
December 6, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan makes a comeback as a new generation embraces its sound
December 6, 2025
Blood pressure drug recalled for possible cross-contamination
December 6, 2025
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
December 6, 2025
Beer bottle assault lands woman in jail on assault charge
December 6, 2025
Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike
December 6, 2025
Partly sunny, breezy with a morning shower in spots, high 88
December 6, 2025
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown hopes to use Stand Your Ground law to get attempted-murder charge dropped
December 5, 2025
Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks
December 5, 2025
Video shows final, confused moments of survivors of US boat strike in Caribbean
December 5, 2025
Help police find missing woman on St. Croix
December 5, 2025
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
December 5, 2025
Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy, high 88
December 5, 2025
Cuba says island is no ‘black hole’ on drug trafficking route to US
December 4, 2025
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
December 4, 2025
Texas A&M cheerleader Brianna Aguilera’s cause of death revealed as cops find vital clue on phone
December 4, 2025
Survivors of boat strike were actively continuing drug mission, admiral to tell lawmakers
December 4, 2025
Mother accused of torturing pregnant daughter but keeping her alive until she cut out baby
December 4, 2025
Survivors of US military strike in Caribbean were legitimate targets for second attack, admiral to tell lawmakers
December 4, 2025
Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will get $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire
December 4, 2025
Melania Trump says 7 more abducted Ukraine kids reunited with families after back-channel talks
December 4, 2025
Schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted by trans person who told judge he ‘wasn’t attracted to females’
December 4, 2025
’Tis the season: Inside the Caribbean’s latest and greatest resorts to book for Christmas
December 4, 2025
Scantily clad biker influencer known for hands-free stunts is killed in a horrific crash
December 4, 2025
Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, high 88
December 4, 2025
Mom of dead Texas A&M cheerleader offers alcohol-fueled theory about her daughter’s death as she dismisses cops’ findings
December 3, 2025
Mom of Texas cheerleader noticed ‘weird’ detail before daughter found dead after college football game — and insists she was killed
December 3, 2025
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel
December 3, 2025
Chrismel Berra faces assault charge for bug-spraying 2 women
December 3, 2025
‘Immediately discontinue use’: FDA issues alert about diabetes sensors possibly linked to injuries, deaths
December 3, 2025
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from blue states over immigration data
December 3, 2025
1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico recalled over metal contamination fears
December 3, 2025
Pope Leo urges US not to attempt military ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro
December 3, 2025
Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked
December 3, 2025
‘I’m a U.S. citizen.’ Federal agents detain woman during traffic stop in Key Largo
December 3, 2025
Trump pauses immigration applications for 19 nations on travel ban list
December 3, 2025
Man hospitalized after leg cut by boat propeller in Florida Keys, Coast Guard says
December 3, 2025
Caribbean gun trafficking tied to hubs in Florida and Georgia, study finds 
December 3, 2025
Partly cloudy with a stray evening shower, low 76
December 3, 2025
A giant sundial and candy made of fabric: A look at day one of Miami Art Week
December 2, 2025
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz have to be told to shake hands in chilly first joint NYC court appearance
December 2, 2025
FDA issues new safety warning after finding 9 more lead-leaching cookware brands
December 2, 2025
Haiti’s transitional government adopts key law to hold a general election for first time since 2016
December 2, 2025
Special representative named for U.S. backed-Gang Suppression Force in Haiti
December 2, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro swears “absolute loyalty” to Venezuelan people
December 2, 2025
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
December 2, 2025
Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader
December 2, 2025
White House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful
December 2, 2025
Gangs launch large-scale attack in Haiti’s central region as hundreds flee gunfire and burning homes
December 2, 2025
Intervals of clouds and sun with a passing shower or two, high 87
December 2, 2025
Trump pulls Chevron license to export Venezuela oil, a second time: report
December 1, 2025
Man faces domestic violence charge for smashing car’s glass at Coki Point
December 1, 2025
Man faces assault charge for hitting another with a tool at his workplace
December 1, 2025
See Japanese art, culture on a different canvas via Sukeban women’s wrestling in Miami
December 1, 2025
Trump’s threats bring war with Venezuela closer as contradictions and legal fears mount
December 1, 2025
Jamaica secures $6.7 billion from agencies for post-Melissa rebuild
December 1, 2025
St. Lucia heads to polls as ex-PM seeks return to power
December 1, 2025
Make money not war: Trump’s real plan for peace in Ukraine
December 1, 2025
VIDE announces St. Thomas-St. John teacher of the year
December 1, 2025
Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela’s Maduro
December 1, 2025
Caribbean leaders kept in the loop as Trump weighs next steps in region
December 1, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in our area this afternoon, high 88
December 1, 2025
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
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Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has been indicted on federal charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four different minors in Haiti over…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bottle, knife assault leads to couple’s arrest on domestic violence charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police were called to a St. Thomas couple's residence to investigate a reported knife assault. Milord Medzar, 27, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, disturbance…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Suspect charged after string of car thefts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A teenager was arrested following a police chase involving stolen vehicles. Janijah Benjamin, 18, was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, grand larceny and…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

St. Croix’s public schools closed today

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is advising the public that all public schools in the St. Croix District will be closed on Monday, December 8, 2025, due to…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears

A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods voluntarily recalled the Bonnihill…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Wegmans recalls mixed nuts over salmonella concerns

Wegmans is recalling two varieties of its deluxe unsalted mixed nuts due to potential salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold in a 34-ounce tub with a best by date…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Charter Yacht Show Will Go On In St. Thomas Despite The Intervention Of Hurricanes Irma And Maria … ‘Voluntourism’ Options As Well
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Charter Yacht Show Will Go On In St. Thomas Despite The Intervention Of Hurricanes Irma And Maria … ‘Voluntourism’ Options As Well

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) has remained resilient and plans to once again host the…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2017
WAPA makes a renewed push to restore electricity to St. John
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WAPA makes a renewed push to restore electricity to St. John

CRUZ BAY -- The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) said there was a renewed focus on St. John on Wednesday where fully 100 percent of the electrical distribution…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2017
WAPA Tells Contractors To Clear Debris From St. Croix’s Public Schools Rather Than Try To Connect Residential Areas On The Big Island Ready To Receive Power
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WAPA Tells Contractors To Clear Debris From St. Croix’s Public Schools Rather Than Try To Connect Residential Areas On The Big Island Ready To Receive Power

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) continued to put more men, trucks and equipment in St. Thomas in its goal to restore full electricity to…
Posted by John McCarthy October 18, 2017
GOOD NEWS! Cruzan Rum Is Producing More Alcohol And Does Not Expect Any Shortages In Supplies Of Its Popular Rum Drinks
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GOOD NEWS! Cruzan Rum Is Producing More Alcohol And Does Not Expect Any Shortages In Supplies Of Its Popular Rum Drinks

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- Beam Suntory’s Cruzan Rum distillery in St. Croix is back in operation after being battered by Hurricane Maria, according to a Beam Suntory news release Monday.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 17, 2017
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Top Ideas For a Wedding Trip 2017: ADVERTORIAL
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Top Ideas For a Wedding Trip 2017: ADVERTORIAL

[ad name="HTML-68"] A honeymoon trip is an unforgettable time for lovers, away from home they can relax and enjoy each other's company without any interference. The choice of a place…
Posted by John McCarthy October 17, 2017
St. Croix Police Need You To Solve Berchan Joseph’s Murder … He Was Stabbed To Death In Williams Delight On Saturday Night
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St. Croix Police Need You To Solve Berchan Joseph’s Murder … He Was Stabbed To Death In Williams Delight On Saturday Night

[ad name="HTML-68"] FREDERIKSTED -- Police said they need your help to solve a fatal stabbing that happened in Williams Delight over the weekend. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a…
Posted by John McCarthy October 16, 2017
Broke Virgin Islands Government Begs Congress For $5.5 Billion Bailout … Will Use Hurricanes As Ruse To Abuse The Federal Treasury
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Broke Virgin Islands Government Begs Congress For $5.5 Billion Bailout … Will Use Hurricanes As Ruse To Abuse The Federal Treasury

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- The cost to rebuild the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure after last month’s devastating Category 5 hurricanes is guess-stimated at $5.5 billion dollars, Gov. Kenneth Mapp said Thursday.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 16, 2017
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Faces Brief Torrential Rain Showers As Invest 92L Tries To Develop To The North
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Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Faces Brief Torrential Rain Showers As Invest 92L Tries To Develop To The North

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- Regardless of whether the Atlantic Basin’s next tropical depression forms in the coming days, downpours will stream across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico still enduring…
Posted by John McCarthy October 15, 2017
LAST THING WE NEED: A ‘Weak Disturbance’ Invest 92L Has Formed East Of The Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico
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LAST THING WE NEED: A ‘Weak Disturbance’ Invest 92L Has Formed East Of The Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico

INVEST 92L: 2017 VIRGIN ISLANDS FREE PRESS STORM TRACKER CHRISTIANSTED -- The last thing the Virgin Islands needs now is more bad weather. But there is a weak tropical disturbance…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2017
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

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