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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
U.S. eyes additional Coast Guard assets to seize fleeing tanker
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
There’s growing push for Michigan to fire AD Warde Manuel
December 14, 2025
Lula, Maduro spoke about situation in Caribbean, South America, Brazil’s government says
December 14, 2025
Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa
December 14, 2025
A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans
December 14, 2025
Mostly sunny and windy, high 88
December 14, 2025
US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows
December 13, 2025
A tale of two coaches: Sherrone Moore at Michigan was a bad ‘DEI;’ Curt Cignetti at Indiana was a good ‘IDEA’
December 13, 2025
Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine and a passing shower or two
December 13, 2025
Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker as Nobel winner vows change
December 13, 2025
US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down
December 12, 2025
Sherrone Moore arraigned as fired Michigan coach charged with felony
December 12, 2025
Trump on pace to deport 600,000 people this year. Biden deported 685,000 over same time frame
December 12, 2025
Dominican Republic felon gets light sentence from federal judge
December 12, 2025
VIDOJ stands ready to prosecute Cleo Taylor, AG Rhea says
December 12, 2025
Puerto Rico sues Luma in first push to cancel contract with private power company
December 12, 2025
Dozens killed in Haiti’s capital following internal clashes within a powerful gang coalition
December 12, 2025
New Jersey company recalls lamb because it was not inspected
December 12, 2025
Edible cookie dough sold in 15 states pulled for salmonella concerns
December 12, 2025
Breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, high 88
December 12, 2025
Hit-and-run suspect Cleo Taylor now in police custody, VIPD says
December 11, 2025
Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration
December 11, 2025
Martinez and O’Neal ‘guilty on all counts,’ federal prosecutor says after one-week corruption trial
December 11, 2025
3 food recalls in 3 days: a recap
December 11, 2025
UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
December 11, 2025
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NFL offensive coordinator Todd Monken on Michigan coaching radar

ANN ARBOR — The Michigan football coaching search in the aftermath of the Sherrone Moore firing has been nothing short of a soap opera, at least in terms of fan…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 25, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Russia trolls its stooge Trump over US blockade, Venezuelan ‘piracy’

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia's foreign ministry said today that the United States was reviving piracy and banditry in the Caribbean Sea by blockading Venezuela and said it hoped that U.S.…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 25, 2025
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Thousands of WAPA customers go without power on Christmas morning

FREDERIKSTED — Some 5, 241 WAPA customers living on St. Croix woke up to a home without electricity on Christmas morning. The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority heaped praise…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 25, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Mostly cloudy and breezy with a little rain this morning, high 83

St, Croix will be cloudy and breezy with a little rain this Christmas morning and a high of 83, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience partly cloudy conditions and…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 25, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News International News

Since Santa is a jolly old fellow, is he concerned at all about Trump’s Tariffs?

With Christmas Day fast approaching, along with Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, we asked Gemini if Old Saint Nick was concerned about President Trump's tariffs on children's prospective…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 24, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Cops investigate robbery at UVI Wellness Center

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating an ambush robbery on the grounds of the University of the Virgin Islands' St. Thomas campus Monday night. The Criminal Investigation Bureau said a…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 24, 2025
BEATEN TO THE PUNCH? San Antonio Considering Name Change of Secondary School To ‘Tim Duncan High School’
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BEATEN TO THE PUNCH? San Antonio Considering Name Change of Secondary School To ‘Tim Duncan High School’

[ad name="HTML-68"] SAN ANTONIO -- Imagine going to "Tim Duncan High" where the fundamentals of learning are key. How about "Gregg Popovich High School" where students are taught to check…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2017
GUEST EDITORIAL: The Disaster of Disaster Reconstruction: Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Are Prime Examples
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GUEST EDITORIAL: The Disaster of Disaster Reconstruction: Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Are Prime Examples

[ad name="HTML-68"] By STEPHEN COHEN Columbia University's Earth Institute NEW YORK -- Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands continue to struggle in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane season,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2017
U.S. Mail Will Be Re-Routed Through Miami So Desperate Puerto Ricans Cannot Steal Mail Intended For Virgin Islanders
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U.S. Mail Will Be Re-Routed Through Miami So Desperate Puerto Ricans Cannot Steal Mail Intended For Virgin Islanders

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Gov. Kenneth Mapp announced on Thursday that his administration is working to address the severe bottleneck in sending and receiving mail through the United States…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2017
Everybody But WAPA Itself Is Restoring Electricity To Hard-Hit St. Thomas and St. John As First Wave of 500+ Workers Hits The Territory
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Everybody But WAPA Itself Is Restoring Electricity To Hard-Hit St. Thomas and St. John As First Wave of 500+ Workers Hits The Territory

WAPA JOKESTERS: Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) crews demonstrate the losing techniques that have left the majority of customers on each island without electricity. One lineman, Jason Julius…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2017
St. Croix Reports Consistent Rainfall Sunday Morning … Tropical Storm Philippe Expected To Drop Heavy Rains On Central And Western Cuba
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

St. Croix Reports Consistent Rainfall Sunday Morning … Tropical Storm Philippe Expected To Drop Heavy Rains On Central And Western Cuba

[ad name="HTML-68"] MIAMI -- Tropical storm Phillipe has formed in the Caribbean, becoming the 16th named storm of the 2017 hurricane season. It is expected to bring heavy rains to…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2017
‘Pinball’ Motorist Drives Into Utility Poles And Knocks One Into The Road Blocking The East End Road All Night Long
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‘Pinball’ Motorist Drives Into Utility Poles And Knocks One Into The Road Blocking The East End Road All Night Long

POLE BLOCKED: A utility pole rests in the middle of the East End Road after an unidentified motorist drove into it knocking it down onto the ground. People coming from…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2017
USGS Biologist Starting Over After Hurricane Irma Damages Her Home, Office and Research Site
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USGS Biologist Starting Over After Hurricane Irma Damages Her Home, Office and Research Site

DIRT HURTS: Sediment can smother corals, but Hurricane Hole has no sediment-bearing freshwater streams. Its clear waters are habitat for an entire community of marine life, including Montastrea corals and…
Posted by John McCarthy October 28, 2017
Water Island Starts A Go Fund Me Page To Try To Bring Needed Help To The Territory’s Most Neglected Island
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Water Island Starts A Go Fund Me Page To Try To Bring Needed Help To The Territory’s Most Neglected Island

  DESERT ISLAND: On Water Island's Honeymoon Beach, hurricanes Irma and Maria tossed boats on shore, leveled buildings, wiped away the greenery and shuttered the only two food and drinks stands…
Posted by John McCarthy October 28, 2017
St. Croix’s Ajani Davis Repeatedly Beats His Ex-Girlfriend, Hits Her Over The Head With A Ceramic Vase and Strips Her Naked Before Dragging Her Down A Flight of Stairs
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

St. Croix’s Ajani Davis Repeatedly Beats His Ex-Girlfriend, Hits Her Over The Head With A Ceramic Vase and Strips Her Naked Before Dragging Her Down A Flight of Stairs

[ad name="HTML-68"] FREDERIKSTED -- A St. Croix man has been charged with attempted murder after beating  a former girlfriend while she was holding her infant child in Estate Golden Rock.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 28, 2017
‘Power Restoration’ Is The Number One Priority For The Department of Defense … But What Is WAPA’s Number One Priority?
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‘Power Restoration’ Is The Number One Priority For The Department of Defense … But What Is WAPA’s Number One Priority?

[ad name="HTML-68"] WASHINGTON — Power restoration remains the No. 1 priority in Hurricane Maria-ravaged Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, Defense Department spokesman Army Lt. Col Jamie Davis said Friday. DoD is responding…
Posted by John McCarthy October 28, 2017

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