SANTO DOMINGO — Several Caribbean nations are showing positive signs that they are flattening the curve of the dreaded new coronavirus, a silver lining for a region that has seen its tourism dependent economy crushed…
GEORGETOWN — Three soldiers in Guyana were killed and one was severely injured during a demolition training exercise at an inland army base on Thursday, the military said. The Guyana Defense Force said it was…
CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix resident, transformation coach and yoga instructor Leanne “Lutterness” Morancie is on a quest to help the world de-stress from COVID-19 anxieties through virtual Yoga in Paradise sessions. “Now more than ever I want…
PONCE — A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico this morning, jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of…
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly raped a woman after first offering her a ride home has been arrested by police, authorities said. Francisco Tirado III, 29, of Frederiksted was arrested at 5:17…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who repeatedly raped an underage girl on St. Thomas was arrested by police on Thursday night, authorities said. Timothy Brewer, 32, of Smith Bay, was arrested about 8:18…
FREDERIKSTED — An injured dog named “Moe” was transported to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center for treatment on Wednesday, authorities said. The medical evaluation revealed that the Estate Whim-area dog sustained two pellet gunshot…
SAN JUAN -— President Donald Trump said he’s activated units and individual members of the U.S. Armed Forces reserves for an ongoing counter-narcotics effort in the Caribbean. In an executive order Thursday, Trump authorized Defense Secretary Mike Esper…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Hospital Ground woman who was reported missing Tuesday by family members has been found safe and sound on St. Thomas, authorities said. Jamequa Kuntz, 22, came to the Richard Callwood Command…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public that they will continue to see buses on roadways in the coming week, as the bus operator training has been extended until May 8.…