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MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025
I News Cayman
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July 8, 2025
Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...
US Customs and Border Protection officer sentenced to prison for smuggling cocaine into Atlanta
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
ATLANTA — A former US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of importing and possessing with the intent to distribute more than 15 kilograms of...
It was ‘incredibly easy’ for customs officer to fly cocaine ‘bricks’ to US, feds say
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer convicted of smuggling 16 “bricks” of cocaine inside his carry-on bags has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, prosecutors said. Ivan Van Beverhoudt was traveling in his official...
Cruising is more popular than ever. Here’s your expert guide, from scoring a good deal to booking better shore excursions
Toronto.com
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Cruising has its avid fans, people who praise the simplicity of going from port to port without unpacking, or the ease of multi-generational travel when there’s entertainment for all. And the cruise-curious are also getting on-board: According to...
"I would have hit you" - Nelly Korda shares hilarious moment with sister Jessica Korda at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
World No. 1 Nelly Korda teed off her first round at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship on July 10 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Korda shot a 4-under 67 in the first round. Her wild tee shots nearly struck her sister, Jessica Korda, who has...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists share studies on reef mapping with NUWC Division Newport workforce
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – Dr. T. Aran Mooney, Dr. Seth McCammon and Dr. Yogesh Girdhar from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Massachusetts shared their studies on coral reefs, mapping sounds and the use of autonomous underwater vehicles...
Jeffrey Epstein timeline: Florida case led to15 more years of sex abuse
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Jeffrey Epstein saga began — and could have ended — in Palm Beach County in 2006. The Palm Beach Post sued in 2019 to find out why it didn't. Now, secret documents detailing what happened 17 years ago when Epstein was indicted on only a single...
USDOE cuts PSS grant by 24%
Marianas Variety
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Jacqueline Che THE U.S. Department of Education has reduced federal grant funding to the CNMI Public School System by $4.5 million, or 24%, for school year 2025-2026. The funding cut is part of more than $6 billion withheld nationwide after many...
Flying? See TSA list of banned, permitted items. Some may surprise you
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Transportation Security Administration has a very long list of items not permitted if you're flying. Some items are obvious, although people do still try to bring loaded firearms onto a plane. Some items allowed in a carry-on or checked bag...
T&T boys tenth, girls 14th in Norceca tourney
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The T&T boys team of Darion Sparks and Josie Cedeno ended in the tenth spot, while the girls duo of Sarah Mohammed and Jennisa Morrison were 14th when the NORCECA Under-18 Beach Volleyball Championships ended at Juan Dolio Beach...
New boating fees threaten livelihoods in fishing communities
The Nassau Guardian
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Dear Editor, The recently implemented anchorage and cruising fee structure imposed on vessels entering Bahamian waters has raised serious alarm for residents of fishing communities such as West Grand Bahama and Bimini. While revenue generation is...
Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from Virgin Islands
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
Theodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of JusticeTheodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of Justice Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S....
DOJ Says No Epstein ‘Client List,’ but Indictments in Just One Case Could Reveal Possible Pedo Networks if Justice Dept Sought Justice
The Gateway Pundit
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July 9, 2025
After years of public outrage over Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network, the Department of Justice has issued several stunning claims: there is no “client list,” no investigative files worth pursuing, no more files will be publicly produced,...
‘No Food, Handcuffed, Treated Like Cattle’: Newlywed Bride Recounts US Detention Ordeal
News18
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 17:28 IST Ward Sakeik (22) was detained by ICE officials in February at the Miami International Airport after returning from her honeymoon in the US Virgin Islands with her husband. Ward Sakeik, 22, is married to a US...
Is Nelly Korda playing at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship?
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Nelly Korda is set to return to LPGA Tour action this week at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship following a three-week break. Her last appearance came at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, where she finished tied for 19th. During the...
Trump and Epstein: the history of their messy friendship
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 9, 2025
Resting his hand on Jeffrey Epstein’s shoulder, Donald Trump smiled as he posed for a photograph with his old friend in Palm Beach in 1997. At the time, the pair, who moved in the same wealthy social circles and bonded over their love of beautiful...
Caribbean Investment Opportunities: USVI’s Hotel Development Act Offers Attractive Incentives
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
The Hotel Development and Finance Program Act (HDA) is a program created by the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) government through its Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA). The USVI is a territory of the United States located in the...
Honorary Officer DJ Daniel to Be Sworn In at St. John Parade Amid Nationwide Mission of Courage
The Virgin Island Consortium
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Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, the 13-year-old Texas youth fighting terminal brain and spine cancer, is set to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands this week amid his nationwide mission to be sworn in as an honorary cop. The trip, timed with the St. John...
United Fidelity Bank names Dan Lee president/CEO
Northwest Florida Daily News
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Dan Lee has been appointed as the permanent president and CEO of United Fidelity Bank. Lee previously served as interim president and CEO and chief credit officer. United Fidelity Bank has branches in multiple states including two in Okaloosa...
Tropical Storm Chantal weakens, moves inland over Carolinas
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina near Litchfield Beach early July 6. The storm weakened to a tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the Carolinas. All tropical storm warnings have been...