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‘DUKE’ OF HAZARD! Stalked 11-year-old girl in his class, wrote her 60 love letters. He got probation.
November 18, 2025
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
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‘DUKE’ OF HAZARD! Stalked 11-year-old girl in his class, wrote her 60 love letters. He got probation.

BEAUFORT — A South Carolina elementary school teacher who showered an 11-year-old former student with over 60 “love letters,” gifts and unwanted hugs pleaded guilty to harassment — but will…
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Posted by John McCarthy November 18, 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
Rejected by 16 colleges, 18-year-old got job at Google. Now he sues for discrimination
Posted inBreaking News Business News Education News

Rejected by 16 colleges, 18-year-old got job at Google. Now he sues for discrimination

PALO ALTO, California — Stanley Zhong was only 13 years old when he heard from a Google recruiter. The recruiter reached out in 2019, writing in an email that Google…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2025
The U.S. is now the Enemy of the West
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

The U.S. is now the Enemy of the West

The Republican Party has gone from 'Neo-Cons' to just plain 'cons' With a focus on Ukraine, NATO’s future, and the growing uncertainties surrounding American foreign policy, Wolf outlines a stark…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2025
Breezy in the morning with scattered showers
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Breezy in the morning with scattered showers

SAN JUAN — It will be breezy in the morning with pockets of showers as the humidity moves in with the clouds and sunshine, AccuWeather said. Expect a high of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2025
Gangs launch a new and deadly attack on Haiti’s capital as dozens flee
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Gangs launch a new and deadly attack on Haiti’s capital as dozens flee

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, killing an unknown number of civilians in what used to be a peaceful neighborhood. The attack on…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2025
Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot with the naked…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order suspending refugee admissions to the US
Posted inBreaking News Humanitarian News National News

Judge blocks Trump’s executive order suspending refugee admissions to the US

WASHINGTON — A federal judge today blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order implementing an indefinite “pause” on refugee admissions to the United States, saying the directive appeared to amount to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
AG Rhea joins coalition urging Congress to pass legislation to bolster resources to fight organized retail crime
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

AG Rhea joins coalition urging Congress to pass legislation to bolster resources to fight organized retail crime

WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits
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Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to dole out millions of dollars to multiple nonprofits groups, determining the Trump administration violated the terms of a temporary…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Health Department announces new schedule for health card, permit services
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Health Department announces new schedule for health card, permit services

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Environmental Health Office on St. Thomas is announcing a new weekly schedule for the issuance of health cards and health permits, effective…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
The Caribbean paradise teeming with hidden dangers as travel warning reaches level 2 amid 4 American deaths
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

The Caribbean paradise teeming with hidden dangers as travel warning reaches level 2 amid 4 American deaths

BELMOPAN — The hidden dangers inside the popular Caribbean vacation hotspot of Belize have come to light after four Americans died in the country in a single week.  The Central…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025

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