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US Virgin Islands 2024 Democratic caucus results

Saturday, June 8 by ABC News

(VIRGIN ISLANDS) -- The U.S. Virgin Island's 2024 Democratic caucuses are on Saturday.The nationwide presidential nominating race, which kicked off in January, is now drawing to a close six months later.President Joe Biden is the only major candidate still running in the territory and... Read More.

Northern Mariana Islands 2024 Republican caucus results

Friday, March 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Voting for the Republican presidential caucuses in the Northern Mariana Islands is on Friday, three days after former President Donald Trump became the party's presumptive 2024 nominee.Democrats on the islands voted on Tuesday. President Joe Biden, who is set for a November... Read More.

Nevada and US Virgin Islands holding simultaneous 2024 caucuses: What to know

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Both Nevada and the U.S. Virgin Islands are holding their 2024 Republican presidential caucuses on Thursday.Here's what to know:Nevada caucusesFormer President Donald Trump is the only major candidate running in the caucuses and is expected to sweep all 26 party delegates.Trump's remaining notable... Read More.

New Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land on the Islands

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(HONOLULU) -- A new bill in Hawaii aims to ban foreigners from purchasing land in the Aloha State.State Sen. Brenton Awa, who introduced the bill, says it could address concerns about the ongoing housing crisis in the state.“During the pandemic, right before I got into... Read More.

Autopsy reveals what caused death of former American champion swimmer Jamie Cail in US Virgin Islands

Wednesday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Autopsy results on former American swimming champion Jamie Cail reveal her sudden death this year at her residence in the U.S. Virgin Islands was caused by an accidental drug overdose, authorities said.Toxicology results from the autopsy found that the 42-year-old Cail,... Read More.

Chefs prepare meals for Maui fire victims, ask other islands to send frozen food

Monday, August 14 by ABC News

(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- Without taking a beat, the culinary world sprang into action to help survivors on Maui in the wake of the deadly wildfires that tore through the historic harbor town of Old Lahaina, and with it, lives, businesses and homes.As restaurant owners,... Read More.

Elon Musk slams Jeffrey Epstein, JPMorgan after Virgin Islands subpoena

Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Billionaire Elon Musk blasted Jeffrey Epstein, who he referred to as a "dumb crook," after he was subpoenaed as part of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands against JPMorgan Chase & Co., which officials said "financially profited" from deposits... Read More.

Loved ones pay tribute to former championship swimmer found dead in US Virgin Islands

Thursday, March 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As investigators in the U.S. Virgin Islands await results of an autopsy on former American championship swimmer Jamie Cail, who died after being found unresponsive at her home last month, friends and loved ones are paying tribute to her online, describing... Read More.

Death of former American swimming champion probed in Virgin Islands

Sunday, February 26 by ABC News

(ST JOHN, US Virgin Islands) -- The sudden death of former American swimming champion Jamie Cail is under investigation by authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands, authorities said.The 42-year-old Cail was found unresponsive in a residence she shared with her boyfriend in St. John, the... Read More.

Jeffrey Epstein’s private US Virgin Islands locations up for sale

Wednesday, March 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The executors of the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have listed for sale the two private Caribbean islands the late financier owned off the east coast of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, an attorney for the estate told ABC... Read More.