PORT-AU-PRINCE — Five armed environmental protection agents have been killed in Haiti’s capital on the third consecutive day of protests. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) provides public-school updates effective today, Thursday, February 8, 2024. It is important for the public to note that weather conditions can potentially change overnight. Parents,…
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in…
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CHRISTIANSTED — A woman wanted on attempted murder charges in St. Croix turned herself in to police today, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Valatina Sanchez, 30, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder,…
SAN JUAN — The islands remain under the influence of a strong trough that will produce periods of light and moderate rains through tomorrow across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the National Weather…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces that all public schools throughout the territory will remain closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to adverse weather conditions, characterized by heavy rain,…
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Protests shut down major cities in Haiti on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Banks, schools and government agencies closed in Haiti’s northern and…
SAN JUAN — A strong trough will produce periods of moderate to heavy rains through late Wednesday across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The main impacts expected are flash flooding, mudslides, and windy…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Goat Street shooter who escaped police in a white Mercedes-Benz was captured by police after a six-day search on St. Thomas. Arnold Malone, 48, was arrested Sunday and charged with first-degree…