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Shower and thunderstorm activity increases today
November 18, 2025
Wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi gets sweetheart plea from judge for killing mom, 2 young kids in NYC horror crash
November 17, 2025
Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara
November 17, 2025
Trump supports escalated efforts to target cartels in Mexico, Colombia
November 17, 2025
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
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
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Shower and thunderstorm activity increases today

Today St. Croix will see clouds and sun with widely-separated thunderstorms this morning and a high of 87, AccuWeather said. The high risk of rip currents continues in St. Croix,…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 18, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi gets sweetheart plea from judge for killing mom, 2 young kids in NYC horror crash

The wacky wigmaker who wantonly mowed down a Brooklyn mom and her two young daughters scored a sweetheart plea deal over the objections of prosecutors. Miriam Yarimi, 33, pleaded guilty last month…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara

CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the passing oflongtime American Airlines executive Peter J. Dolara: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Dolara…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Trump supports escalated efforts to target cartels in Mexico, Colombia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump said today he supports aggressive action against drug cartels and narcotics production in Mexico and Colombia, his latest saber-rattling in the region after a…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 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
Elon Musk’s DOGE and pony show is a distraction from the real Trump cuts to come
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Elon Musk’s DOGE and pony show is a distraction from the real Trump cuts to come

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing government workers with all the compassion and intelligence of a great white shark. Indeed, in some cases it is hard to tell…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2025
Trump’s permanent USAID cuts slam humanitarian programs worldwide: ‘We are being pushed off a cliff’
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Trump’s permanent USAID cuts slam humanitarian programs worldwide: ‘We are being pushed off a cliff’

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to terminate 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts slammed humanitarian projects worldwide on Thursday, from a new hospital in troubled Haiti to the biggest HIV…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2025
Why are coffee prices rising in the U.S.?
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Why are coffee prices rising in the U.S.?

It's not only the surging cost of eggs that is making breakfast pricier these days — the price of coffee is also spiking because of a confluence of factors. The cost of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2025
Partly sunny, humid and breezy
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Partly sunny, humid and breezy

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly sunny and humid, breezy in the morning with a couple of showers and a high of 85, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2025
U.S. economy shows signs of strain from Trump’s tariffs
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

U.S. economy shows signs of strain from Trump’s tariffs

The United States economy is starting to show signs of strain as President Trump’s abrupt moves to shrink federal spending, lay off government workers and impose tariffs on America’s largest…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns
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Elon Musk’s Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service could be part of the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to upgrade the nation's aging air traffic control systems. Starlink's internet equipment is…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025
BVI boat captain charged with smuggling 3 Haitians, 1 Dominican through St. John
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Caribbean News

BVI boat captain charged with smuggling 3 Haitians, 1 Dominican through St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A British Virgin Islands boat captain has been charged with illegally smuggling four illegal migrants through St. John's waters. Jose Miguel Hodge, 31, of Road Town, Tortola,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025
Todd Chrisley’s son claims bar owner accused him of assault because of reality TV fame
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Todd Chrisley’s son claims bar owner accused him of assault because of reality TV fame

ATLANTA — Todd Chrisley's son, Chase Chrisley, has finally spoken out about his arrest after being charged with assault following a heated interaction with a bar owner in Georgia. According to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025
Trump administration struggles to rehire fired bird flu employees
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Trump administration struggles to rehire fired bird flu employees

The Trump administration touted a nearly $1 billion plan Wednesday to combat the spread of avian flu and mitigate skyrocketing egg prices as the outbreak rips through poultry flocks across…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025
Traffic stop yields drugs and loaded gun
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Traffic stop yields drugs and loaded gun

FREDERIKSTED — A driver who ran a stop sign in St. Croix was found to be in possession of drugs and a loaded gun, authorities said. Shakeem Gilbert, 22, was…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2025

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