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A 56-year-old woman from Minnesota, Arlene Lillis, died after a shark attack at Dorsch Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she lost her arm and later succumbed to her injuries. The incident prompted condolences from local officials and gratitude for the quick response of bystanders and first responders.
The U.S. federal government has sued the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing them of violating Second Amendment rights through restrictive gun laws, including intrusive home searches and arbitrary permit denials, seeking to challenge these local regulations in court.
Rep. Robert Garcia announced the release of previously unseen photos and videos from Epstein's island as part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's crimes, calling for transparency and justice for survivors, and urging President Trump to release all related files.
The U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are engaged in a billion-dollar conflict known as The Rum Wars, stemming from a law that requires federal taxes on rum sold in the U.S. to be sent to these territories. In 2008, the U.S. Virgin Islands convinced Captain Morgan to move its operations from Puerto Rico to St. Croix, sparking bitter rivalry. This scheme, intended to benefit the territories, has instead funneled hundreds of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars into the pockets of big liquor companies.
British flight attendant Sarm Heslop disappeared from her boyfriend's yacht in the U.S. Virgin Islands three years ago, and her family's private investigator suspects foul play. The boyfriend sailed out of U.S. territorial waters and had the yacht's freezer replaced in Grenada, raising questions about his actions. Despite the mystery surrounding her disappearance, local police failed to obtain a search warrant for the vessel before the boyfriend sailed out of their jurisdiction. The investigator believes Heslop's death was untimely and could have been a murder, but the island's police and political leadership have cut off communication with her family and the investigator.
A recent CDC study reveals that Long-COVID rates vary widely across the United States, with the U.S. Virgin Islands reporting the lowest prevalence at 1.9% of the population, while West Virginia had the highest at 10.6%. The study emphasizes the need for local policies and healthcare planning to address the increased needs of those experiencing Long-COVID, although it did not capture vaccination status or treatment details, which could influence the reported prevalence.
Former President Donald Trump secured a third consecutive primary victory by winning the U.S. Virgin Islands caucuses with 74% of the vote, and is expected to also win in the Nevada caucuses. Meanwhile, a Justice Department report deemed President Joe Biden unfit to be charged in a classified documents case, and Supreme Court oral arguments suggested some states may be overstepping in their efforts to keep Trump off the 2024 ballot.
Donald Trump won the Republican caucus in the U.S. Virgin Islands, defying GOP party rules by holding the contest earlier than allowed and using ranked-choice voting. Trump received 73.98% of the votes, while Nikki Haley received 26.02%. The caucus, which saw a high turnout, aimed to ensure the U.S. territory played a significant role in the nomination process. Despite the rule violation, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands plan to send nine delegates to the Republican National Convention, although the Republican National Committee has stated they are entitled to only four delegates.
Former President Donald Trump wins the Republican caucuses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, securing all four delegates and continuing his strong momentum towards the GOP presidential nomination. This marks his third consecutive victory, dealing another blow to his last prominent challenger, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. The U.S. Virgin Islands GOP officials claimed they were wrongly docked five delegates due to the early scheduling of their ranked-choice, winner-take-all contest, but unless a vote at the convention changes things, the party will recognize only four delegates from the islands.
Republican voters in the U.S. Virgin Islands are holding caucuses to allocate the territory's four delegates for the 2024 presidential primary, with both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley appearing on the ballot. Polls are scheduled to close at 5:00 PM ET, and the expected vote count is based on various factors, including early voting and information from county election officials.
The U.S. Virgin Islands is set to hold its Republican caucuses, making it the third state or territory to hold a binding GOP nominating contest this year. The caucuses will use ranked-choice voting and have drawn attention due to their unique process and the small number of delegates at stake. Despite the lack of attention from both the media and campaigns, the caucuses are generating interest as former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and other candidates vie for support in this unrepresentative but potentially influential contest.
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to a $75 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands in relation to its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased financier and sex offender. The settlement resolves claims that the bank facilitated Epstein's trafficking of underage women. JPMorgan had already agreed to pay $290 million to settle a class action suit brought by Epstein's victims. The settlement includes payments to support charitable organizations, law enforcement efforts against human trafficking, and attorneys' fees. The bank expressed regret over any association with Epstein and stated that it would not have continued doing business with him if it had known about his crimes.
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to settle claims that the bank enabled financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities. The settlement includes funds for local charities assisting victims of domestic abuse and trafficking, as well as mental health services for Epstein's survivors. The Virgin Islands had accused JPMorgan of being complicit in Epstein's behavior and failing to report suspicious activities. The settlement avoids a trial and follows a previous $290 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving Epstein's victims.
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking enterprise for 15 years. The majority of the settlement, $55 million, will go towards local charities and victim assistance, while $20 million will cover legal fees. The settlement does not involve admissions of liability, but the bank expressed regret for any association with Epstein. The U.S. Virgin Islands will use $10 million from the settlement to provide mental health services for Epstein's survivors. JPMorgan Chase was Epstein's banker for 15 years before terminating their relationship in 2013.
JPMorgan has reached a settlement in the lawsuits filed by the US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley, the CEO of Barclays, related to their dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuits accused JPMorgan of facilitating Epstein's financial transactions and failing to properly monitor his accounts. This settlement comes after JPMorgan agreed to pay $920 million in fines to resolve investigations into its role in manipulating precious metals and Treasury markets.