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Palestinian Woman Exposes ICE Abuses After Release from U.S. Detention
Watan
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July 7, 2025
Watan-A young Palestinian woman from Texas, released this week from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, has revealed a series of severe human rights violations she endured during nearly five months in custody. These...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal after govt says sex offender did not have ‘client list’
Dawn
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July 8, 2025
United States President Donald Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US...
Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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Donald Trump's MAGA base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US president’s diehard supporters. Trump's Justice...
Soda giants blamed for plastic crisis ravaging paradise US territory
The Mirror US
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July 3, 2025
The government of the US Virgin Islands has warned that the territory is facing a “plastic waste crisis” and has accused Coca-Cola and Pepsi for contributing to the issue. The government has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing...
'Epstein had no client list, killed himself' says Trump's DOJ and FBI investigation
Irish Star
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July 7, 2025
Donald Trump's Justice Department and FBI concluded tonight that infamous sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein was not blackmailing any powerful figures, had no 'client list,' and killed himself without any foul play in his jail cell, writes Axios. 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...
USVI/BVI Joint Concacaf Marketing Workshop
St. Thomas Source
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July 3, 2025
In a landmark display of regional cooperation, the US Virgin Islands Soccer Federation (USVISF) and the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) partnered to deliver a Concacaf Marketing and Commercialization Workshop for clubs and...
Stateless Palestinian Woman Details 'Very Traumatizing' Abuse Suffered in ICE Detention
Common Dreams
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July 6, 2025
A newlywed Palestinian woman from Texas released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention earlier this week says she was shackled for long periods, denied food and water, and subjected to other human rights abuses during nearly five...
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘client list’ explained after FBI claims it doesn’t exist
Metro
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July 8, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The FBI have revealed that paedophile Jeffrey Epstein did not have a ‘client list’ of associates – months after the Attorney General...
I Stayed At One of the Best Hidden-gem Resorts in the Caribbean—and It Has Beach Bungalows, Unlimited Watersports, and a National Park Next Door
AOL
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Carolina Ansaldo/Bitter End Yacht Club The Beach Bungalows at the Bitter End Yacht Club. Bitter End Yacht Club Bitter End Yacht Club's location on the protected North Sound of Virgin Gorda creates ideal conditions for watersports, relaxation, and...
New political party pushing for US linkage
Stabroek News
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July 8, 2025
A new political movement GoAMERICA short for Guyanese on Accountability, Meritocracy, Equality, Reform, Inclusion, and Collaboration with America has announced its entry into the September 1 general and regional elections with a bold and...
US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...
US tries to deport stateless Palestinian woman again despite judge’s order
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
The US government has tried for the second time to deport a stateless Palestinian woman, according to court documents – despite a judge’s order barring her removal. Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old newlywed, was detained in February on her way home from...
Epstein victim’s diary ‘contradicts’ FBI blackmail claims
The Times
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The Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre claimed in her diary that the sex offender taped her being “abused by other men” to use for blackmail, seemingly contradicting a memorandum by the FBI and the justice department. The memo, published on...
St John Food Fair honouree Barbara Hendricks pays tribute to late Tortola mother
Virgin Islands News Online
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CRUZ BAY, St John, USVI- A woman with strong roots on Tortola, Barbara Hendricks, owner of a home-based bakery, was recognised as the honouree at the St John Food Fair in the US Virgin Islands on Monday, June 30, 2025. Barbara, who was born on St...
Do I need an Esta to travel to the US? Everything you need to know
The Times
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The Esta, which was introduced in August 2008, is a pre-authorisation for travel to the US. Citizens from 42 countries — including the UK — must apply for one before travel, unless a proper visa is required. It’s important to note that the Esta is...
'Like cattle, no food for 16 hours': Newlywed woman, held for 140 days, recalls US detention horror
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
A newly wedded bride from the US state of Texas who was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday has said she was treated like "cattle" during her detention. Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman married to...
ICE arrested a Palestinian newlywed after her honeymoon. Five months later, she’s free
The Independent
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July 3, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Caribbean POSH Weekend 2025 Returns to St. Thomas
St. Vincent Times
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June 27, 2025
Caribbean POSH Weekend 2025, the region’s premier celebration of Caribbean women in business, leadership, and culture, returns June 27–29, powered by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. Now in its ninth year, the event continues to...