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US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
December 31, 2025
Hospital Street shooting victim won’t tell cops who shot him
December 31, 2025
Niqwani Thompson faces burglary charge, St. Croix court docket shows
December 31, 2025
Two people shot – one fatally – in Rattan on New Year’s Eve eve
December 31, 2025
Where tech discipline meets education: Yuri Poliavich
December 30, 2025
US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says
December 30, 2025
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
December 30, 2025
FDA recalls snack foods and supplements across five states over rodent and bird contamination at Minnesota distributor
December 30, 2025
CIA ‘carries out drone strike’ on Venezuelan drug port in first US land attack inside the country
December 30, 2025
Today’s weather: mostly sunny, high 82
December 30, 2025
Virgin Islands sues Facebook, Instagram, claiming social media is addicting kids, harming mental health
December 29, 2025
Glen Edwards accused of stealing car on St. Croix, court docket says
December 29, 2025
Cops ‘actively’ investigating shooting death of D’Andre Friday in Glynn
December 29, 2025
Florida man sues the pants off Outback Steakhouse after his ‘bloomin’ onion’ cracked toilet seat
December 29, 2025
Panama tears down Chinese monument to its lost canal workers; Beijing is pissed
December 29, 2025
Sunshine and a few clouds with a shower in spots this morning, high 80
December 29, 2025
The future of your morning cup of coffee might be beanless
December 28, 2025
The invisible guardian of access control
December 28, 2025
Trump ready to unleash world’s most secret black ops team on Venezuela
December 28, 2025
Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
December 28, 2025
Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91
December 28, 2025
Teacher allegedly sent sexual messages to 5th grade student, arrested while driving to child’s house
December 28, 2025
Today’s weather: mostly sunny, high 80
December 28, 2025
64 people sickened by raw oysters across 22 states
December 27, 2025
FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137
December 27, 2025
White House orders military to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela oil
December 27, 2025
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
December 27, 2025
Exercise extreme caution at sea and along the coastlines tonight
December 27, 2025
Kyle Whittingham may not be the savior for Michigan’s troubled football program, but some are betting that even a ‘Plastic Jesus’ could bring pigskin salvation back to Ann Arbor
December 26, 2025
Kyle Whittingham to Michigan? What we know about rumors, reports
December 26, 2025
Former peace officer arrested after surveillance footage captured him firing shots at neighbor on Christmas Eve
December 26, 2025
Former cop charged with Christmas Eve ‘assault’ after lawnmower dispute with neighbor
December 26, 2025
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
US Coast Guard lacks forces to seize Venezuela-linked tanker for now
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
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) —The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a U.S. military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. officials said…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Hospital Street shooting victim won’t tell cops who shot him

FREDERIKSTED —A man survived a shooting near the waterfront on the west end in St. Croix this morning, authorities said. On December 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Juan F.…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Niqwani Thompson faces burglary charge, St. Croix court docket shows

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see one defendant in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on  St. Croix this morning: Niqwani Thompson, of St. Croix, is scheduled for…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Two people shot – one fatally – in Rattan on New Year’s Eve eve

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating after two people were shot — one fatally — in Estate Rattan on St. Croix Tuesday night. The second victim was airlifted off-island for medical…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Humanitarian News

Where tech discipline meets education: Yuri Poliavich

Yuri Poliavich is one of those modern founders whose story makes sense only when it’s told through two lenses at once: the pressure of building in fast-moving tech, and the…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) — President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first…
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Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2025
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — In late May, a 47-year-old woman from the Dominican Republic was detained by police in Puerto Rico after she entered a municipal building seeking a permit to sell…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2025
Former Oriental bank teller accused of bilking 90-year-old out of $100,000
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Former Oriental bank teller accused of bilking 90-year-old out of $100,000

FREDERIKSTED — A former bank teller, who now works as a clerk at the Frederiksted Post Office, has been accused of orchestrating a sophisticated financial scheme that defrauded a 90-year-old…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2025
American-Caribbean history moment: Teenage George Washington in Barbados
Posted inAt VIFreep Black History News Caribbean News

American-Caribbean history moment: Teenage George Washington in Barbados

Did you know that the father of the United States of America went to Barbados as a teenager as moral support for his ailing half-brother? George Washington visited Barbados in…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2025
St. Croix: Cloudy, breezy, afternoon shower, high 89
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Cloudy, breezy, afternoon shower, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be cloudy and breezy with a stray shower this afternoon and a high of 89, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience partly cloudy…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2025
Cuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes
Posted inCaribbean News Consumer News Education News

Cuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes

HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuban students clamored for further concessions to roll back a rate hike on internet data, saying a decision on Monday to offer them discounted access did not…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025
California man gets just 8 months for threatening to kill postal employees
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

California man gets just 8 months for threatening to kill postal employees

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Simon Peters, 42, of California, was sentenced on Friday, June 6, 2025 to 8 months’ imprisonment, followed by 30 months of supervised release, for threatening to kill…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025
How Trump defanged the Justice Department’s political corruption watchdogs
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

How Trump defanged the Justice Department’s political corruption watchdogs

WASHINGTON — Created after the Watergate scandal, the U.S. Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section has fought political corruption for nearly half a century. Five months into President Donald Trump’s second…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025
Day at the beach ends with assault charge after water bottle incident
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Day at the beach ends with assault charge after water bottle incident

CHRISTIANSTED — A day at the beach ended badly for a woman who allegedly clapped a man over the head with a frozen water bottle as he was driving. Shakeria…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025
Man accused of domestic violence threatened to slit woman’s throat
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man accused of domestic violence threatened to slit woman’s throat

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix resident is accused of threatening to slit a woman's throat in telephone messages to her, David Muzzy, 52, of Frederiksted Town, was arrested and charged…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025
Haiti faces record hunger, food stocks are dwindling and warehouses sit empty
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti faces record hunger, food stocks are dwindling and warehouses sit empty

Haiti, torn by violence and rampaging gangs, is one of five countries in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger, with nearly half the population going without food, the regional…
Posted by John McCarthy June 9, 2025

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