Britain’s top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever
LONDON (AP) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron toured battlefields from the Falklands War on Monday in a visit aimed at underscoring that the Falkland Islands are “an important part of the British family.” Cameron’s visit, the first by a British foreign secretary to visit the South Atlantic Islands in 30 years, comes as Argentina […]
Dozens killed in outbreak of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea highlands | Pacific islands
Dozens of men have been killed in fresh tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands, local police say. Enga regional police commander George Kakas told the Guardian that the men were killed by heavy gunfire on Sunday. He said men from the two tribes attacked another group and were “ambushed and killed.” “Some of […]
The ultimate status symbol: billionaires’ quest for private islands
Why doesn’t Washington wipe out Big Tech? “Takedown with Chris Hansen” host Chris Hansen and “Comfort Crisis” author Michael Easter discuss the dangers of social media and the actions of the Washington government on “Jesse Watters Prime Time.” Discuss failures. In the high-stakes world of high-tech billionaires, the pursuit of a private island has become […]
Trump Crushes Haley in Virgin Islands Caucuses
Former President Donald Trump defeated former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-South Carolina) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Republican caucus on Thursday night, hours before the Nevada caucus. With an estimated 99% of the vote as of 10 p.m. ET, Trump received 182 votes, or 74%, to Haley’s 64, giving her only 26% of the total votes […]
Donald Trump wins U.S. Virgin Islands Republican presidential caucus
Trump: “We can turn New York upside down, it’s changing” Former President Donald Trump joins “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss facing four criminal charges and plans to campaign in New York City’s South Bronx and Madison Square Garden. Former President Donald Trump could score another victory in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. […]
Trump wins US Virgin Islands caucus, securing third primary victory over Nikki Haley
Republican front-runner Donald Trump secured another victory in the U.S. Virgin Islands caucuses Thursday night, clinching his third straight primary victory over 2024 rival Nikki Haley. The former president received 73.98% of the vote, while Haley received 26.02%. The USVI caucuses will elect four delegates, and the results will be tallied hours before Nevada, which […]
Trump Wins U.S. Virgin Islands Caucus
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center on August 24, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Carlson Pool/Getty Images) Sophia Flores of OAN4:33 PM – Thursday, February 8, 2024 Donald Trump won all four candidates in the U.S. Virgin Islands caucus. […]
US Virgin Islands to construct artificial reef to protect itself from storms
The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coast and make the U.S. territory more resilient against future storms, officials announced Thursday. The 18-foot-by-12-foot reef will be installed near the coast around St. Thomas and is expected to be completed by July, according to the island's Department of Planning […]
Virgin Islands report total power outage on St. Croix
The U.S. Virgin Islands reported an island-wide power outage on St. Croix on Monday, forcing authorities to close schools and government offices. Croix, resident of St. Louis, sues government over water contaminated with lead and copper The island's Water and Power Authority said in a statement that power was cut off at the Estate Richmond […]
South Korea evacuates islands after North Korea fires more than 200 artillery rounds nearby
SEOUL – North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells into the sea near its tensely defended maritime border with South Korea on Friday, forcing residents of two South Korean islands to evacuate due to unexplained “circumstances.” Military officials announced the order. The Defense Ministry did not confirm whether the order was prompted by North […]