Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier
FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Willow will be at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 p.m. The vessel will be providing free tours to the public. …
Jim Harbaugh remains engaged in contract talks with Michigan amid NFL swirl
ANN ARBOR — Even as Jim Harbaugh meets with NFL teams about coaching opportunities, specifically the Los Angeles Chargers early this week, he remains engaged in discussions with Michigan about a contract extension that includes unusual…
Police say five people killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico
Police in Puerto Rico say five people have been killed in a drive-by shooting that forced authorities to close a portion of a highway SAN JUAN — Five people were killed in a drive-by shooting in…
Supporters of former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe launch widespread protests
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Supporters of former rebel leader Guy Philippe have launched protests that have paralyzed some cities across Haiti as they demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Demonstrators forced the closures of schools, government…
4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico around last night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday about 5.59 miles (9 kilometers) southeast of Guanica at…
USVI to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coasts and help the territory become more resilient ahead of future storms, officials announced. The 18-foot by 12-foot reef will…
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface crews suspended the search for a missing boater on Monday afternoon. The main search included the sea and land areas around Coki Point Beach and Thatch Cay…
Jamaica probes police killings of four people in 24 hours, including a teenage boy
KINGSTON (AP) — A government agency in Jamaica says it is investigating four fatal shootings by police officers in the span of 24 hours, including that of a 14-year-old boy. The Independent Commission of Investigations says police…
Man now presumed dead after boat crash near Thatch Cay; recovery operation begins
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rescue officials continue searching for a 51-year-old power boater, who last was seen Sunday morning when his boat spun out of control and crashed near Thatch Cay. About 8:30 a.m. Sunday a…
Man Accused of Raping Woman; Then Returning Hours Later To Bite Her Face and Cut Her Hair Off
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who said he only wanted to talk, viciously raped a woman and then broke into her house hours later to bite her on the face and cut her hair off,…