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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
TOP Skills that Keep You on Top of Your Tongits Card Game
November 13, 2025
Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power
November 13, 2025
Marine and coastal danger tonight with improvement tomorrow: NWS
November 13, 2025
Cops find gun inside home of suspect who fired weapon around motorists
November 12, 2025
Mom jailed after egg shells, feathers, cocaine and meth found in dead baby’s stomach
November 12, 2025
Cuban rapper wanted to avenge his friend El Taiger’s killing. He’s guilty, jury says
November 12, 2025
Bill to end government shutdown would ban THC hemp products
November 12, 2025
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
November 12, 2025
Rubio may face questions over legality of US strikes in Caribbean at G7 meeting
November 12, 2025
French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law 
November 12, 2025
Help cops find Tampa man wanted for gun play in Four Winds Plaza bar
November 12, 2025
US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, escalating Venezuela tensions
November 12, 2025
Florida driver clocked at 107 mph says she just wanted to get to Little Caesars before it closed
November 12, 2025
Russian crypto scammer in $500M scheme and his wife dismembered as part of gruesome extortion plot
November 12, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot gets closer to $1 billion after no big winner last night
November 12, 2025
Partly sunny with a passing shower or two this morning, high 87
November 12, 2025
UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break
November 11, 2025
Obama wins Miss Universe contest
November 11, 2025
New deaths, hospitalizations reported in connection with listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta
November 11, 2025
Man who fired gun at girlfriend and her daughter now faces attempted murder charge
November 11, 2025
Woman who tidied up crime scene at Nirvana Bar charged
November 11, 2025
2 dead after small plane on hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood
November 11, 2025
Blue skies ahead, with a shower in places this afternoon, high 89
November 11, 2025
Couple arrested when each tells on the other after domestic disturbance
November 10, 2025
Man steals rescue vehicle for joyride, but is caught red-handed in it, cops say
November 10, 2025
Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid U.S. military buildup
November 10, 2025
Health teams with Oasis Terrace to host free Thanksgiving meal for homeless
November 10, 2025
Trump threatens to dock pay of absent air-traffic controllers
November 10, 2025
Prison guards shaved his dreadlocks. Now the Supreme Court will decide if he can sue
November 10, 2025
Consumer sentiment at lowest level ever as worries build over shutdown
November 10, 2025
Argument over music choice leads to speaker damage, DV charge
November 10, 2025
Help cops find Genesis Selkridge wanted in connection to gun incident in bar
November 10, 2025
U.S. strikes kill six as Trump expands maritime war on suspected drug traffickers
November 10, 2025
‘The Catch’: Trump’s $2,000 ‘dividend’ may come via tax cuts
November 10, 2025
Popular rapper held in murder investigation after influencer found dead in hotel bathtub in Malaysia
November 10, 2025
Donald Trump booed at NFL game between Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions
November 10, 2025
EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operation
November 10, 2025
Trump pardons Giuliani and dozens of others accused of seeking to overturn his 2020 defeat
November 10, 2025
Texas teacher accused of sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
November 10, 2025
Partly sunny, breezy with a couple of afternoon showers, high 90
November 10, 2025
US Senate on verge of advancing bill to end federal shutdown
November 9, 2025
Dominican natives Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
November 9, 2025
Botulism hospitalizes 13 babies and causes a formula recall from Publix, Meijer
November 9, 2025
Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
November 9, 2025
Chicago middle school teacher charged with sexual assault of former student
November 9, 2025
Trump Administration demands States ‘undo’ work to send full food stamps
November 9, 2025
Baby formula recalled after reports of infant botulism in 10 U.S. states
November 9, 2025
New York teacher accused of ‘sexting’ student ‘weirded out’ other female class members
November 9, 2025
Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
November 9, 2025
Breezy with times of sun and clouds and a couple morning showers, high 90
November 9, 2025
Lithuanian Railways halts transit of Lukoil products to Kaliningrad under US sanctions
November 8, 2025
Large invasive snake found coiled around woman’s car engine
November 8, 2025
‘Big money’ Mega Millions winner in New York, but jackpot soars to $900 million
November 8, 2025
American might on display in St. Croix
November 8, 2025
US strikes in Caribbean, Pacific have killed 69 as calls mount for investigations
November 8, 2025
Venezuela bonds surge as US pressure intensifies on Maduro
November 8, 2025
Crude recovers late in session on hopes over US-Hungary meeting
November 8, 2025
Partly sunny, breezy with a couple of showers, mainly later, high 90
November 8, 2025
Male babysitter arrested after deadly ‘assault’ on 4-year-old
November 7, 2025
Fishermen find bones in a jar underwater in Florida Keys
November 7, 2025
US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes
November 7, 2025
US Senate blocks resolution that would have kept Trump from striking Venezuela
November 7, 2025
US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat
November 7, 2025
Jamaica struggles to remove debris from Hurricane Melissa as communities remain cut off
November 7, 2025
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
November 7, 2025
Breezy with episodes of sunshine, a brief shower or two this morning, high 89
November 7, 2025
Man struck and killed by train in Pompano Beach
November 6, 2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
November 6, 2025
When cops rescue man trapped under flipped car, they find fully-loaded Glock machine pistol
November 6, 2025
Couple battles over ‘appropriate workplace attire,’ leading to domestic violence charges
November 6, 2025
‘Get out of jail free’ card only works in Monopoly, California cop tells driver
November 6, 2025
Russia sends disabled soldiers to the slaughter
November 6, 2025
Russia sending mentally disabled men to front to replace heavy losses
November 6, 2025
Miss Universe Haiti was crowned after two-year hiatus. Meet their queen
November 6, 2025
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
November 6, 2025
Drunk 17-year-old confronted by dad tries to stab him, flees
November 6, 2025
States seek extension of e-commerce tariff moratorium at WTO
November 6, 2025
‘Where would America be without us?’ A community of refugees is stunned by White House limits
November 6, 2025
Wife tries to kill husband to ‘sacrifice’ him and son at Florida home
November 6, 2025
Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
November 6, 2025
Plenty of sunshine with afternoon showers and a high of 89
November 6, 2025
Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes after congressional frustration
November 5, 2025
Mom, 43, chaperoned junior high dance — then allegedly had a child with daughter’s 14-year-old date
November 5, 2025
‘Flaco’ suspect faces attempted murder charge after stabbing near Fat Man’s Bar
November 5, 2025
Mark Turbe tries to yank woman out of her car, scratches her face, damages her windshield, wiper blades: VIPD
November 5, 2025
‘Poop smears on the seat’: Delta apologizes to passenger who endured cross-country flight next to ‘human biohazard’
November 5, 2025
Erron Wallace faces child abuse charge for strangling boy who tried to break up fight with his mom
November 5, 2025
Former American Idol contestant Randy Madden arrested on suspicion of sex with a minor
November 5, 2025
Florida deputy hospitalized after crashing into a palm tree
November 5, 2025
Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane Melissa
November 5, 2025
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
November 5, 2025
Dust and dander go to extreme levels on St. Croix today
November 5, 2025
Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat
November 4, 2025
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St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP suspension continues to affect thousands of households, local restaurant St. Thomas Social has launched a community initiative providing free community meals to residents…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

‘Operation Dirtbag’: Florida and feds nab over 200 sex offenders in immigration roundup

State and federal authorities in Florida have arrested over 200 people convicted of sex crimes who were unlawfully in the United States — the latest collaboration between the Trump and…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Armed robbery at The Palms Hotel under scrutiny

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating an armed robbery attempt that occurred at a hotel on St. Croix nearly one week ago, authorities said today. On November 7, 2025, at approximately…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, CNN says

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Defense Department official said Thursday. “The strike occurred in the Caribbean and four narco-terrorists…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life today after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food assistance to low-income Americans…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Sports News

VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is proud to host the “Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic,” an exciting showcase of collegiate athletic talent and educational engagement. The Classic will feature…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Saharan dust is heading here and can change weather. What about hurricanes?
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Saharan dust is heading here and can change weather. What about hurricanes?

A second plume of Saharan dust is heading towards the USVI and Puerto Rico and is expected to arrive today and stay through Tuesday, according to forecasters. But will the…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2025
Coast Guard destroyer seizes 860 pounds of cocaine in Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Coast Guard destroyer seizes 860 pounds of cocaine in Caribbean

SAN JUAN — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) seized an estimated 860 pounds of illegal drugs from a vessel in the Caribbean Sea this week. Gravely’s VBSS…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2025
A wealthy businessman challenging Guyana’s president in an upcoming election faces new allegations
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

A wealthy businessman challenging Guyana’s president in an upcoming election faces new allegations

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A wealthy businessman in Guyana who was sanctioned last year by the U.S. and who plans to challenge the South American country’s president in upcoming elections is facing…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2025
St. Croix: Cloudy, breezy, a thunderstorm, high 89
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

St. Croix: Cloudy, breezy, a thunderstorm, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be rather cloudy and breezy with a thunderstorm in the morning, followed by a little rain in the afternoon and a high of 89,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2025
St. Croix man faces 15 years in prison for strangling cop on domestic call
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Croix man faces 15 years in prison for strangling cop on domestic call

KINGSHILL — Joseph Ramirez pleaded guilty to first-degree assault before Superior Court Judge Douglas Brady in Estate Kingshill on Thursday, Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea said. Sentencing is…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
2 hardened criminals get ‘hard time’ after opting for jury trial over plea deal
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2 hardened criminals get ‘hard time’ after opting for jury trial over plea deal

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two convicted felons — who eschewed a conventional plea deal to take their chances at a jury trial — got the book thrown at them by a…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing
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Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing

GENEVA (Reuters) — A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock that buried most of a…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
14 beaches in St. Croix are safe for swimming and fishing, DPNR says
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Health News

14 beaches in St. Croix are safe for swimming and fishing, DPNR says

CHRISTIANSTED — All 14 beaches the agency tested this week on St. Croix are deemed safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. DPNR…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
A hunt for Banksy’s new lighthouse artwork leads to the south of France
Posted inArt News Breaking News Entertainment News

A hunt for Banksy’s new lighthouse artwork leads to the south of France

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Images of an enigmatic new work by elusive street artist Banksy set off debate about its meaning — and a hunt for its location that ended Friday in…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Denver International Airport on red alert as 3 passengers are diagnosed with world’s most infectious disease
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Denver International Airport on red alert as 3 passengers are diagnosed with world’s most infectious disease

Health officials are sounding the alarm after three cases of measles were detected at Denver International Airport.  An infected individual arrived at the airport after a Turkish Airlines flight on…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025

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