Virgin Islands Free Press/Latest News and Updates
WEB3 days ago · Virgin Islands Free Press – Virgin Islands Free Press/Latest News and Updates. September 7, 2024 John McCarthy Breaking News, Caribbean News, Environmental News, International News. SAN JUAN — An elongated trough of low pressure over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic is producing a broad area of shower and thunderstorm. Read more.
Two badly burned in 3-alarm structural fire after explosion in …
WEBNov 20, 2023 · CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people were badly burned after an explosion caused a structural fire at a residence in Estate Tabor & Harmony in St. Thomas on Saturday morning, Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services said.. The response began at 10:56 a.m. when VIFEMS responded to a distress call from 911 dispatch reporting an explosion with possible injuries.
After 180 Years, the St. Croix Avis Calls It Quits
WEBJan 2, 2024 · CHRISTIANSTED — The only daily newspaper based in St. Croix, whose owner credited past generations of literate slaves for its survival, is closing after 180 years in print.. The St. Croix Avis, which published its first edition in 1844, can no longer compete with social media and digital newspaper subscription services, according to owner and publisher Rena Brodhurst.
Hotel & Tourism Association supports VIPA’s partnership to …
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Dear Editor, The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association fully supports the plans for essential and long-needed improvements to the airport experience on St. Thomas and St. Croix.
BVI drug kingpin gets 10 years in prison - Virgin Islands Free Press
WEBApr 20, 2024 · CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The reputed leader of BVI’s drug cartel got 10 years hard time from a judge.. Ruben Reyes-Barel, 37, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to 120 months incarceration after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute while on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States., U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith said.
Hurricane Watch in effect for the Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra
WEBAug 13, 2024 · SAN JUAN — A Hurricane Watch was issued for the Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to intensify as it approaches the islands later today and tonight. The main risk remains flooding and hazardous marine conditions. Please stay tuned for further updates. PEOPLE ASK: If the storm ‘missed’ us, why did we ...
‘Fish storm’ expected to pass north of the USVI as a strong tropical ...
WEBAug 11, 2024 · SAN JUAN — Tropical Cyclone Five is slowly approaching the Lesser and Greater Antilles and expected to build into a hurricane but only after it passes north of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday, forecasters said. “The rainfall totals from the National Hurricane Center are thus: for the northern Leeward Islands, 4 to 6 inches of rain,” Meteo Mundo Chief Meteorologist ...
Police Shut Down New Years Celebratory Gunfire During …
WEBJan 3, 2023 · CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A prepositioned police force was able to detain one suspect for firing a gun to celebrate the New Year in downtown St. Thomas. Members of the Special Operations Bureau and the VIPD Intel Unit was conducting Operation Humble, a shots firing suppression and apprehension operation in the downtown district with a concentration ...
Kamala Harris’ Vice President Pick Down To Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz
WEBAug 5, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three sources with knowledge of the matter said today.. Kamala Harris, the US vice president, is expected to announce her selection by tomorrow, ahead of her first scheduled public ...
Harris leads over Trump in Miami-Dade after Biden’s exit, poll finds ...
WEBAug 10, 2024 · MIAMI — Less than three weeks after emerging as the de facto Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a double-digit lead over former President Donald Trump in Miami-Dade County, according to a new poll from a top Miami Democratic consultant.. The survey, released Thursday by Democratic strategist Christian Ulvert, a top campaign adviser to several Miami ...