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Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’
November 17, 2025
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
November 17, 2025
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
November 17, 2025
‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl
November 17, 2025
Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail
November 17, 2025
Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says
November 17, 2025
Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted
November 17, 2025
Pentagon says it struck another suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing three
November 17, 2025
Hurricane Melissa evacuees return to Guantánamo base
November 17, 2025
Sun and clouds with a couple of showers late in the day, high 89
November 17, 2025
Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street
November 16, 2025
Trump says he could have talks with Venezuela’s Maduro
November 16, 2025
US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3
November 16, 2025
Will Trump’s domestic troubles derail Venezuela attack? – Opinion
November 16, 2025
Revolt in Miami prosecutor’s office amid investigation of Obama’s CIA director
November 16, 2025
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
November 16, 2025
What to know about the AI-generated country song topping Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart
November 16, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
November 16, 2025
Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
November 16, 2025
Cops arrest 1 linked to SUV’s seizure with gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia
November 16, 2025
CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says
November 16, 2025
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 88
November 16, 2025
New U.S. visa rules spark fears of discrimination against the sick, overweight
November 15, 2025
A town in southern Haiti mourns its own as it staggers from Hurricane Melissa’s blow
November 15, 2025
Russia temporarily suspends oil exports from Novorossiysk following Ukrainian attack
November 15, 2025
Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
November 15, 2025
Help cops find ‘Goldo’ Ayala wanted for gun crime on St. Croix
November 15, 2025
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
November 15, 2025
Georgia resident wins $980 million Mega Millions jackpot
November 15, 2025
Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested
November 15, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in spots this afternoon, high 88
November 15, 2025
Epstein was texting Stacey Plaskett during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen
November 15, 2025
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
November 14, 2025
Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
November 14, 2025
Weapons makers have ‘conned’ US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says
November 14, 2025
Dad put infant in stroller, covered it before returning to mom — then she made a horrific discovery
November 14, 2025
1 arrest made in Bliss Bar shooting from July, 1 suspect remains at large
November 14, 2025
Search of accused shooter’s JFK apartment turns up gun, paraphernalia
November 14, 2025
U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels
November 14, 2025
Fight in front of pub leaves one dead. Man arrested
November 14, 2025
Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with North Carolina man winning lottery prize
November 14, 2025
USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix
November 14, 2025
At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
November 14, 2025
Minnesota high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student
November 14, 2025
Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 
November 14, 2025
Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification
November 14, 2025
Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents
November 14, 2025
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
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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
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’

MIAMI — A nearby security camera captured a man who appeared to be Lay Ong of Malaysia approaching the two boys and striking up a conversation, according to the complaint.…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Environmental News

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the latest…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – There's no season where "bad behavior" and "Santa," go well together. But especially when there are still 10 days left until Thanksgiving ... A St. Thomas resident…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail

CHARLOTTE AMALIE— A St. Thomas man was charged in the bedroom assault of his own brother, authorities said. T’Juannie Harrigan, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says

KINGSHILL —A St. Croix woman was arrested after police said she had repeatedly violated a protection order. Nia Cruz, 37, was arrested and charged with contempt of court-domestic violence, the…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Deep-sea worms waiting in ambush and reptiles lurking on walking trails
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

Deep-sea worms waiting in ambush and reptiles lurking on walking trails

The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
‘Winning Grandpop’ claims another big Powerball win. ‘Lightning can indeed strike twice’
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

‘Winning Grandpop’ claims another big Powerball win. ‘Lightning can indeed strike twice’

BALTIMORE — A Maryland man dubbed the “Winning Grandpop” proved “that lightning can indeed strike twice” when he claimed another big prize, lottery officials said. The man, who didn’t want…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
Government breaks ground on a new D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Government breaks ground on a new D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan joined the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA), MDG Design & Construction, and key stakeholders on Friday to mark the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated $121.6…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
Cuba’s electrical grid collapses, millions without power
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Cuba’s electrical grid collapses, millions without power

HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed late on Friday, the country's Energy and Mines ministry said, leading to widespread blackouts in the capital Havana and across the Caribbean…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti’s U.N.-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home. The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
Haitians and clergy group sue Trump over decision to end protection from deportation
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Haitians and clergy group sue Trump over decision to end protection from deportation

NEW YORK — Nine Haitians, a powerful labor union and a Protestant group are suing President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over their decision to cut…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
Joshua Riibe’s parents break silence and hit out at Dominican police for detaining son amid hunt for missing Sudiksha Konanki
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Joshua Riibe’s parents break silence and hit out at Dominican police for detaining son amid hunt for missing Sudiksha Konanki

PUNTA CANA — The parents of American Joshua Riibe have hit out at authorities in the Dominican Republic for 'detaining' their son under "irregular conditions" as the hunt for missing…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
Partly sunny, a passing shower or 2, for a high of 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Partly sunny, a passing shower or 2, for a high of 87

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix can expect partly sunny conditions, with a passing shower or two this morning and a high of 87, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix's skies will be…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2025
3 Ecuadorians plead guilty to drug smuggling at sea
Posted inBreaking News Crime News International News

3 Ecuadorians plead guilty to drug smuggling at sea

CHRISTIANSTED — Three natives of Ecuador pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges in federal court, authorities said. Luis Menocal-Mero, 41, Carlos Baque-Pincay, 23, and Carlos Anchundia-Mero, 24, admitted their guilt…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2025
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know
Posted inBreaking News Business News International News

Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2025

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